Trace vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Trace

Boy #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Trace Rank #705

Derrick Rank #820

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Trace or Derrick more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Trace and Derrick mean?

Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Trace and Derrick boy or girl names?

Trace is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.