Horace vs Richard

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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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Horace Rank #5,423

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5423 for Horace.

Is Horace or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Horace at #5423 in the United States.

What do Horace and Richard mean?

Horace means "relating to time or the hours" (Latin hora (time) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Horace and Richard boy or girl names?

Horace is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.