Horace vs Darrel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Horace

Boy #5,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"relating to time or the hours"

Origin: Latin hora (time)

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Boy #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

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Horace Rank #5,423

Darrel Rank #5,336

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 vs #5423 for Horace.

Is Horace or Darrel more popular?

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 compared to Horace at #5423 in the United States.

What do Horace and Darrel mean?

Horace means "relating to time or the hours" (Latin hora (time) origin). Darrel means "from Airelle (beloved place)" (Norman French origin).

Are Horace and Darrel boy or girl names?

Horace is primarily a boy name. Darrel is primarily a boy name.