Trace vs Davis

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 #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Trace Rank #705

Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Trace or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Trace and Davis mean?

Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Trace and Davis boy or girl names?

Trace is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.