Trenton vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Trenton

Boy #889 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Trent's town, settlement on the Trent"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

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Trenton Rank #889

Trace Rank #705

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

Is Trenton or Trace more popular?

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

What do Trenton and Trace mean?

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

Are Trenton and Trace boy or girl names?

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