Horace vs Garth

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

Garth

Boy #5,248 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enclosure, yard, garden"

Origin: Old Norse gardr

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,248
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Horace Rank #5,423
Garth Rank #5,248

Garth is more popular, ranked #5248 vs #5423 for Horace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Horace or Garth more popular?

Garth is more popular, ranked #5248 compared to Horace at #5423 in the United States.

What do Horace and Garth mean?

Horace means "relating to time or the hours" (Latin hora (time) origin). Garth means "enclosure, yard, garden" (Old Norse gardr origin).

Are Horace and Garth boy or girl names?

Horace is primarily a boy name. Garth is primarily a boy name.

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