Light vs Horace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Light

Boy #5,561 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"illumination, radiance"

Origin: Old English (lēoht)

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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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Light Rank #5,561

Horace Rank #5,423

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

Is Light or Horace more popular?

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

What do Light and Horace mean?

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

Are Light and Horace boy or girl names?

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