Trace vs Murphy

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 #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Trace Rank #705

Murphy Rank #815

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Trace or Murphy more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Trace and Murphy mean?

Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Trace and Murphy boy or girl names?

Trace is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.