Horace vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Horace

Boy #5,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"relating to time or the hours"

Origin: Latin hora (time)

English American European Latin

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Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Horace Rank #5,423

Excel Rank #38,796

Horace is more popular, ranked #5423 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Horace or Excel more popular?

Horace is more popular, ranked #5423 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Horace and Excel mean?

Horace means "relating to time or the hours" (Latin hora (time) origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Horace and Excel boy or girl names?

Horace is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.