Horace vs Light

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 #5,561 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"illumination, radiance"

Origin: Old English (lēoht)

English Modern Spiritual

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Horace Rank #5,423

Light Rank #5,561

Horace is more popular, ranked #5423 vs #5561 for Light.

Is Horace or Light more popular?

Horace is more popular, ranked #5423 compared to Light at #5561 in the United States.

What do Horace and Light mean?

Horace means "relating to time or the hours" (Latin hora (time) origin). Light means "illumination, radiance" (Old English (lēoht) origin).

Are Horace and Light boy or girl names?

Horace is primarily a boy name. Light is primarily a boy name.