Machias vs Trafton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Trafton

Boy #30,297 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Settlement by the trap or ford"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30,297
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Traf, Tony, Ton

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Machias Rank #30,274
Trafton Rank #30,297

Machias is more popular, ranked #30274 vs #30297 for Trafton.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

Machias ___

No pairings available yet.

Trafton ___

  • Trafton James
  • Trafton William
  • Trafton Cole
  • Trafton Lee
  • Trafton Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

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Colton Grafton Braxton Sutton Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Machias or Trafton more popular?

Machias is more popular, ranked #30274 compared to Trafton at #30297 in the United States.

What do Machias and Trafton mean?

Trafton means "Settlement by the trap or ford" (Old English origin).

Are Machias and Trafton boy or girl names?

Machias is primarily a boy name. Trafton is primarily a boy name.

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