Jimmy vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jimmy

Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#860
Total SSA Count
282
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jim

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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

Jimmy Rank #860
Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #860 for Jimmy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jimmy ___

  • Jimmy Dean
  • Jimmy Ray
  • Jimmy Lee
  • Jimmy Jack
  • Jimmy Dale
  • Jimmy Wayne

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 Jimmy

Bobby Billy Tommy Ricky Peggy

If you choose Trace

Colt Cade Brynn Sadie Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jimmy or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Jimmy at #860 in the United States.

What do Jimmy and Trace mean?

Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Jimmy and Trace boy or girl names?

Jimmy is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.

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