The nameHorace
Horace is an old boy's name, the name of the Latin poet.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
From the Latin Horatius, a Roman family name of debated meaning.
Origin
Latin.
History
In France it was mostly given from the 1900s to the 1920s and is returning slightly today.
Popularity of the name Horace
Horace in France
2623rdmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1914peak year (20 births)
720babies named Horace in France since 1900
Horace was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 145 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Horace. Half of all babies named Horace in France were born before 1932, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Horace in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Horace mean?
From the Latin Horatius, a Roman family name of debated meaning.
What is the origin of the name Horace?
Latin.
Is Horace a girl's or a boy's name?
Horace is a boy's name.