Horace vs Dian

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 #5,591 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"candle, light"

Origin: Malay/Indonesian

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Horace Rank #5,423

Dian Rank #5,591

Horace is more popular, ranked #5423 vs #5591 for Dian.

Is Horace or Dian more popular?

Horace is more popular, ranked #5423 compared to Dian at #5591 in the United States.

What do Horace and Dian mean?

Horace means "relating to time or the hours" (Latin hora (time) origin). Dian means "candle, light" (Malay/Indonesian origin).

Are Horace and Dian boy or girl names?

Horace is primarily a boy name. Dian is primarily a boy name.