Horace vs Icarus

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

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Icarus

Boy #5,432 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American European literary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,432
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

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Popularity Comparison

Horace Rank #5,423
Icarus Rank #5,432

Horace is more popular, ranked #5423 vs #5432 for Icarus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Horace or Icarus more popular?

Horace is more popular, ranked #5423 compared to Icarus at #5432 in the United States.

What do Horace and Icarus mean?

Horace means "relating to time or the hours" (Latin hora (time) origin). Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin).

Are Horace and Icarus boy or girl names?

Horace is primarily a boy name. Icarus is primarily a boy name.

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