Horace
Horace: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หhษษนษชs/ ยท /หhษษนษs/
Meaning and origin of Horace
- A male given name from Latin.
Etymology
From Latin Horatius, a Roman family name of obscure origin, possibly from Etruscan. Doublet of Horatio.
How popular is Horace?
Since 1880, 202 girls and 54,154 boys in the U.S. have been named Horace (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2607 in 1915. Its highest rank for boys was #79 in 1880. In 2025, 14 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Horace
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Horace FAQ
What does the name Horace mean?
A male given name from Latin. From Latin Horatius, a Roman family name of obscure origin, possibly from Etruscan. Doublet of Horatio.
What is the origin of the name Horace?
Horace is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Horace?
Since 1880, 202 girls and 54,154 boys in the U.S. have been named Horace (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2607 in 1915. Its highest rank for boys was #79 in 1880. In 2025, 14 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Horace a boy or girl name?
Horace is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 202 girls and 54,154 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.