Trace vs Phillip

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 #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

English Greek French German Spanish

✓ All Clear

Trace Rank #705

Phillip Rank #627

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Trace or Phillip more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Trace and Phillip mean?

Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Trace and Phillip boy or girl names?

Trace is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.