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Horace vs Maize

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

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Popularity Comparison

Horace Rank #5,423
Maize Rank #5,416

Maize is more popular, ranked #5416 vs #5423 for Horace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Horace or Maize more popular?

Maize is more popular, ranked #5416 compared to Horace at #5423 in the United States.

What do Horace and Maize mean?

Horace means "relating to time or the hours" (Latin hora (time) origin). Maize means "corn, golden grain" (Taino origin).

Are Horace and Maize boy or girl names?

Horace is primarily a boy name. Maize is primarily a boy name.

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