Horace
HOR-is
Popularity
#5287
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Latin
Total Births
54,343
Peak Year
#1,313 in 1921
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Derived from the Roman family name *Horatius*, of uncertain Etruscan origin.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Horace Mann
American educational reformer and politician.
Horace Silver
American jazz pianist and composer.
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