Sam vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Boy #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

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Sam Rank #652

Trace Rank #705

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Sam or Trace more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Sam and Trace mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Sam and Trace boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.