Drake vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drake

Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#662
Total SSA Count
414
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dra, Dry, Drie

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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

Drake Rank #662
Trace Rank #705

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #705 for Trace.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Drake ___

  • Drake Alexander
  • Drake James
  • Drake William
  • Drake Michael
  • Drake Thomas
  • Drake Owen

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 Drake

Chase Blake Logan Stella Piper

If you choose Trace

Colt Cade Brynn Sadie Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drake or Trace more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Drake and Trace mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Drake and Trace boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.

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