Trace vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Trace

Boy #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Trace Rank #705

Allen Rank #574

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Trace or Allen more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Trace and Allen mean?

Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Trace and Allen boy or girl names?

Trace is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.