Wilson vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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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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Wilson Rank #645

Trace Rank #705

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Wilson or Trace more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Trace mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Wilson and Trace boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.