Horatio
Horatio: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /həˈɹeɪʃiəʊ/
Meaning and origin of Horatio
- A male given name from Latin.
Etymology
From Latin Horātius, a Roman gens name of uncertain meaning, possibly “timekeeper”. Doublet of Horace.
How popular is Horatio?
Since 1880, 1,443 boys in the U.S. have been named Horatio. Its highest rank for boys was #474 in 1880. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Horatio FAQ
What does the name Horatio mean?
A male given name from Latin. From Latin Horātius, a Roman gens name of uncertain meaning, possibly “timekeeper”. Doublet of Horace.
What is the origin of the name Horatio?
Horatio is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Horatio?
Since 1880, 1,443 boys in the U.S. have been named Horatio. Its highest rank for boys was #474 in 1880. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Horatio a boy or girl name?
Horatio is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,443 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.