Trace vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Trace

Boy #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

Cultural Roots

American English Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #705
Total SSA Count: 380
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Kaison Drake Derrick Ocean

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Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #828
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Rocky Colten Jesiah Trace

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Popularity Comparison

Trace Rank #705

Edison Rank #828

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trace or Edison more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Trace and Edison mean?

Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Trace and Edison boy or girl names?

Trace is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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