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Doris vs Horace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Horace

Boy #5,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"relating to time or the hours"

Origin: Latin hora (time)

Cultural Roots

English American European Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,423
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Doris Rank #19,879
Horace Rank #5,423

Horace is more popular, ranked #5423 vs #19879 for Doris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doris or Horace more popular?

Horace is more popular, ranked #5423 compared to Doris at #19879 in the United States.

What do Doris and Horace mean?

Doris means "gift of the ocean" (Greek origin). Horace means "relating to time or the hours" (Latin hora (time) origin).

Are Doris and Horace boy or girl names?

Doris is primarily a boy name. Horace is primarily a boy name.

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