Williams vs Trae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Williams

Boy #2,530 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American Welsh

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Boy #2,490 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"three, third-born"

Origin: Old French/Latin

African American American

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Williams Rank #2,530

Trae Rank #2,490

Trae is more popular, ranked #2490 vs #2530 for Williams.

Is Williams or Trae more popular?

Trae is more popular, ranked #2490 compared to Williams at #2530 in the United States.

What do Williams and Trae mean?

Williams means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin). Trae means "three, third-born" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Williams and Trae boy or girl names?

Williams is primarily a boy name. Trae is primarily a boy name.