Trace vs Clay

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 #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Trace Rank #705

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Trace or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Trace and Clay mean?

Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Trace and Clay boy or girl names?

Trace is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.