Conner vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conner

Boy #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#785
Total SSA Count
320
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Con

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Trace

Boy #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

Cultural Roots

American English Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#705
Total SSA Count
380
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tra, Try, Trie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Conner Rank #785
Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #785 for Conner.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Conner ___

  • Conner James
  • Conner Patrick
  • Conner Michael
  • Conner Ryan
  • Conner Sean
  • Conner Brendan

Trace ___

  • Trace Allen
  • Trace Lee
  • Trace James
  • Trace Wayne
  • Trace Michael
  • Trace Daniel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Conner

Aidan Declan Brigid Siobhan Keegan

If you choose Trace

Colt Cade Brynn Sadie Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conner or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Conner at #785 in the United States.

What do Conner and Trace mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Conner and Trace boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.

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