Trace vs Darius

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 #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

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Trace Rank #705

Darius Rank #746

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Trace or Darius more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Trace and Darius mean?

Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Trace and Darius boy or girl names?

Trace is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.