Trace vs Trenton

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 #889 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Trent's town, settlement on the Trent"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Trace Rank #705

Trenton Rank #889

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #889 for Trenton.

Is Trace or Trenton more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Trenton at #889 in the United States.

What do Trace and Trenton mean?

Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin). Trenton means "Trent's town, settlement on the Trent" (Old English origin).

Are Trace and Trenton boy or girl names?

Trace is primarily a boy name. Trenton is primarily a boy name.