Trace vs Bode

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 #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

American Scandinavian German

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Trace Rank #705

Bode Rank #805

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #805 for Bode.

Is Trace or Bode more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Bode at #805 in the United States.

What do Trace and Bode mean?

Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin). Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin).

Are Trace and Bode boy or girl names?

Trace is primarily a boy name. Bode is primarily a boy name.