Seth vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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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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Seth Rank #559

Trace Rank #705

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Seth or Trace more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Seth and Trace mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Seth and Trace boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.