Teddy vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Teddy

Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

American English British

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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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Teddy Rank #898

Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #898 for Teddy.

Is Teddy or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Teddy at #898 in the United States.

What do Teddy and Trace mean?

Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Teddy and Trace boy or girl names?

Teddy is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.