Irwin vs Horace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irwin

Boy #5,482 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"boar friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #5,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"relating to time or the hours"

Origin: Latin hora (time)

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Irwin Rank #5,482

Horace Rank #5,423

Horace is more popular, ranked #5423 vs #5482 for Irwin.

Is Irwin or Horace more popular?

Horace is more popular, ranked #5423 compared to Irwin at #5482 in the United States.

What do Irwin and Horace mean?

Irwin means "boar friend" (Old English origin). Horace means "relating to time or the hours" (Latin hora (time) origin).

Are Irwin and Horace boy or girl names?

Irwin is primarily a boy name. Horace is primarily a boy name.