Ellery 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

Popularity Comparison

Ellery Rank #5,575
Horace Rank #5,423

Horace is more popular, ranked #5423 vs #5575 for Ellery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellery or Horace more popular?

Horace is more popular, ranked #5423 compared to Ellery at #5575 in the United States.

What do Ellery and Horace mean?

Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin). Horace means "relating to time or the hours" (Latin hora (time) origin).

Are Ellery and Horace boy or girl names?

Ellery is primarily a boy name. Horace is primarily a boy name.

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