Horace vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Horace Rank #5,423

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #5423 for Horace.

Is Horace or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Horace at #5423 in the United States.

What do Horace and Gideon mean?

Horace means "relating to time or the hours" (Latin hora (time) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Horace and Gideon boy or girl names?

Horace is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.