Horace vs Forrest

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 #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Horace Rank #5,423

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #5423 for Horace.

Is Horace or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Horace at #5423 in the United States.

What do Horace and Forrest mean?

Horace means "relating to time or the hours" (Latin hora (time) origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Horace and Forrest boy or girl names?

Horace is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.