Trace vs Sam

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 #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Trace Rank #705

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Trace or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Trace and Sam mean?

Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Trace and Sam boy or girl names?

Trace is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.