Robin vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robin

Boy #809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English French Dutch American

24 High Risk

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Boy #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

✓ All Clear

Robin Rank #809

Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #809 for Robin.

Is Robin or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Robin at #809 in the United States.

What do Robin and Trace mean?

Robin means "bright fame" (Germanic origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Robin and Trace boy or girl names?

Robin is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.