What does the name Horace mean?

The name Horace means "Hour, season".

What is the origin of the name Horace?

Horace is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Horace?

In 2023, 18 babies were named Horace in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Horace a boy's name?

Yes, Horace is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Horace

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Births Last Year: 18 →

All-Time Total: 48,552

Peak Year: 1921

Horace is a Latin name derived from the Roman family name Horatius. It is of uncertain meaning, possibly related to the Latin word "hora" meaning "hour" or "time."

Notable Namesakes

Horace Mann - Education reformer
Horace Walpole - Writer, politician
Horace Greeley - Newspaper editor, politician
Horace Silver - Jazz pianist, composer
Horace Grant - NBA basketball player
Horace Andy - Reggae singer
Horace McCoy - Author, screenwriter
Horace Elgin Dodge - Co-founder of Dodge Brothers Company
Horace Smith - Co-founder of Smith & Wesson firearms company
Horace Vernet - French painter

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Horace

Chosen Rufus Tyrique Massiah Cleveland Carlton Zyon Markel

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Horace

Jalia Tawanna Zhuri Ariyanna Janya Shameka Empress Taraji

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Horace

Horacio

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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