Trace vs Lee

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 #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Trace Rank #705

Lee Rank #715

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Trace or Lee more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Trace and Lee mean?

Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Trace and Lee boy or girl names?

Trace is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.