Trace vs Colby

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 #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Trace Rank #705

Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Trace or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Trace and Colby mean?

Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Trace and Colby boy or girl names?

Trace is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.