Horace
BoyHorace is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "From the Roman family name Horatius, of uncertain meaning, borne by the famous Roman poet.". It is pronounced HOR-is. Today it is a popular name (popularity 93/100) and fading.
Latin origin · /HOR-is/ · literary
Meaning: From the Roman family name Horatius, of uncertain meaning, borne by the famous Roman poet.
Insights
Most popular in the 1920s.
Today, Horace is one of the most common baby names (popularity 93/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
Frequently asked questions about Horace
What does Horace mean?
Horace means "From the Roman family name Horatius, of uncertain meaning, borne by the famous Roman poet.". It is of Latin origin.
Is Horace a boy or girl name?
Horace is traditionally a boy's name.
How popular is Horace?
Horace is one of the most common baby names, with a popularity score of 93/100. It was most popular in the 1920s.
How is Horace pronounced?
Horace is pronounced HOR-is.
Explore more: Latin names · Boy names starting with H
Looking for more? Generate baby names like Horace with our AI name generator →
Make it theirs
As an Amazon Associate, NameTheKid earns from qualifying purchases.