The baby name Horace is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhɔːrəs/ (HOR-əs) — commonly pronounced /ˈhɔrəs/ or /ˈhɔrɪs/ in English.
Horace is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Horace is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhɔːrəs/ (HOR-əs) — commonly pronounced /ˈhɔrəs/ or /ˈhɔrɪs/ in English.
Horace is Latin in Origin.
Horace derives from the Roman family name Horatius, a nomen of obscure, likely Etruscan origin. Many connect it to Latin hora, “hour” or “time,” yielding folk meanings like “timekeeper,” but scholars generally treat the meaning as uncertain. Through Latin and French (Horace), the name entered English, its classical associations reinforced by the Augustan poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus, known in English as Horace.
Use in Britain and America grew with the Renaissance and neoclassical taste, peaking in the 18th–19th centuries and declining in the modern era. Notable bearers include novelist and antiquarian Horace Walpole, reformer Horace Mann, and journalist Horace Greeley. Related forms and variants span languages: Horatio (English/Italianate), Horacio (Spanish), Horácio (Portuguese), Orazio (Italian), Horațiu (Romanian), and Horacy (Polish); the feminine is Horatia. Nicknames such as Horry or Ace occasionally appear. Today Horace feels vintage yet scholarly, evoking literary polish and old-world dignity.
| Horace Walpole Horace Walpole was a British politician and writer, best known for his novel 'The Castle of Otranto', which is often credited as the first Gothic novel. He also served as a Member of Parliament and was the son of Sir Robert Walpole, the first Prime Minister of Great Britain. | Horace Greeley Horace Greeley was a prominent American politician and newspaper editor, best known for founding the New-York Tribune. He played a significant role in the anti-slavery movement and ran for President of the United States in 1872. His famous advice, 'Go West, young man,' encouraged American expansion westward. | Horace Mann Horace Mann is best known as an influential American politician and educational reformer. He played a crucial role in promoting public education and served as the Secretary of the Massachusetts Board of Education. Mann's efforts laid the foundation for the modern public school system in the United States. |
| Horace Andy Horace Andy is a Jamaican musician best known for his distinctive voice and his work in the reggae genre. He gained fame with songs like 'Skylarking' and 'Government Land'. His collaborations with Massive Attack also brought him international recognition. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| MT | 0 | #43 | 1 | 1,767 | |
| JM | 0 | #58 | 30 | 3,714 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #83 | 298 | 6,876 |
| CN | 0 | #85 | 2 | 3,857 | |
| TW | 0 | #101 | 3 | 4,523 | |
| OM | 0 | #120 | 2 | 6,215 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #145 | 32 | 4,064 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #212 | 12 | 5,842 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #229 | 13 | 7,111 |
| GH | 0 | #247 | 2 | 5,396 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #251 | 3 | 6,830 |
| NG | 0 | #271 | 2 | 5,926 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #274 | 349 | 12,905 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #280 | 3 | 11,010 | |
| HK | 0 | #296 | 53 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #298 | 22 | 9,639 |
| Canada | Boys | 2018 | #327 | 5 | 2,587 |
| MY | 0 | #348 | 7 | 12,352 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #355 | 7 | 8,138 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #378 | 10 | 2,865 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #405 | 4 | 11,440 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #482 | 2 | 7,628 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #504 | 2 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #505 | 6 | 10,188 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #535 | 16 | 12,054 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #558 | 3 | 11,671 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #647 | 4 | 16,104 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #677 | 21 | 17,960 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #699 | 2 | 13,390 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #804 | 3 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #875 | 18 | 7,044 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #928 | 24 | 16,906 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,029 | 5 | 16,355 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,073 | 39 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,145 | 34 | 25,619 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,452 | 20 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,686 | 6 | 28,008 |
Horace is popular in 36 countries — most recent births per country:
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