Trace vs Trey

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 #790 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"three, the third"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Trace Rank #705

Trey Rank #790

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #790 for Trey.

Is Trace or Trey more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Trey at #790 in the United States.

What do Trace and Trey mean?

Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin). Trey means "three, the third" (Old French origin).

Are Trace and Trey boy or girl names?

Trace is primarily a boy name. Trey is primarily a boy name.