Horace

Boy's name

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."

Meaning Hour, season
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 18
Peak year 1921

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Source: Social Security Administration

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

Brothers for Horace

Boy names closely related to Horace

Chosen Rufus Tyrique Massiah Cleveland Carlton Zyon Markel

Sisters for Horace

Girl names closely related to Horace

Jalia Tawanna Zhuri Ariyanna Janya Shameka Empress Taraji

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Horace

Horacio

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