Trace vs Marvin

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 #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

English American Welsh

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Trace Rank #705

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Trace or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Trace and Marvin mean?

Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Trace and Marvin boy or girl names?

Trace is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.