Trace vs Seth

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 #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Trace Rank #705

Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Trace or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Trace and Seth mean?

Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Trace and Seth boy or girl names?

Trace is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.