Trace vs Duke

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 #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

American English Australian

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Trace Rank #705

Duke Rank #710

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Trace or Duke more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Trace and Duke mean?

Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Trace and Duke boy or girl names?

Trace is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.