Gunner vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gunner

Boy #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold warrior"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American Norwegian Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#520
Total SSA Count
587
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Gun

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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

Gunner Rank #520
Trace Rank #705

Gunner is more popular, ranked #520 vs #705 for Trace.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gunner ___

  • Gunner Lee
  • Gunner James
  • Gunner Wade
  • Gunner Dean
  • Gunner Cole
  • Gunner Ray

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 Gunner

Hunter Wyatt Maverick Brynn Stella

If you choose Trace

Colt Cade Brynn Sadie Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gunner or Trace more popular?

Gunner is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Gunner and Trace mean?

Gunner means "bold warrior" (Old Norse origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Gunner and Trace boy or girl names?

Gunner is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.

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