Trace vs Rio

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 #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Trace Rank #705

Rio Rank #517

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Trace or Rio more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Trace and Rio mean?

Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Trace and Rio boy or girl names?

Trace is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.