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Hollis 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

Hollis Rank #1,055
Horace Rank #5,423

Hollis is more popular, ranked #1055 vs #5423 for Horace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hollis or Horace more popular?

Hollis is more popular, ranked #1055 compared to Horace at #5423 in the United States.

What do Hollis and Horace mean?

Hollis means "near the holly trees" (Old English origin). Horace means "relating to time or the hours" (Latin hora (time) origin).

Are Hollis and Horace boy or girl names?

Hollis is primarily a boy name. Horace is primarily a boy name.

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