Horace vs Ruby

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 #5,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep red, the color red"

Origin: Latin rubinus

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Horace Rank #5,423

Ruby Rank #5,424

Horace is more popular, ranked #5423 vs #5424 for Ruby.

Is Horace or Ruby more popular?

Horace is more popular, ranked #5423 compared to Ruby at #5424 in the United States.

What do Horace and Ruby mean?

Horace means "relating to time or the hours" (Latin hora (time) origin). Ruby means "deep red, the color red" (Latin rubinus origin).

Are Horace and Ruby boy or girl names?

Horace is primarily a boy name. Ruby is primarily a boy name.