Major vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Major

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#581
Total SSA Count
490
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Maj, May, Maie

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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

Major Rank #581
Trace Rank #705

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #705 for Trace.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Major ___

  • Major James
  • Major Lee
  • Major Cole
  • Major Reed
  • Major West
  • Major Blake

Trace ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Major

Knox Legend True Blaze Crew

If you choose Trace

Colt Cade Brynn Sadie Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Major or Trace more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Major and Trace mean?

Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Major and Trace boy or girl names?

Major is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.

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