Horace

Horace is a boy's name of French origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 18 boys in the United States.

Horace at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
French
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈhɒɹɪs/

About the name Horace

Horace belongs to the French tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Horace first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #79 in 1880, and in 2024 18 babies received the name — 54,141 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Horace in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#79 in 1880
Peak year
1921
Babies named Horace in 2024
18
Total since 1880
54,141

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Horace mean?

The meaning of Horace is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its French origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Horace a boy or girl name?

Horace is a boy name. In 2024, 18 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Horace?

Horace comes from the French tradition.

How popular is the name Horace?

Horace first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #79 in 1880, and 18 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Horace?

Horace is pronounced /ˈhɒɹɪs/ (IPA).

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