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Horace vs Doris

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Horace or Doris more popular?

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

What do Horace and Doris mean?

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

Are Horace and Doris boy or girl names?

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

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