Richard vs Horace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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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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Richard Rank #232

Horace Rank #5,423

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

Is Richard or Horace more popular?

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

What do Richard and Horace mean?

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

Are Richard and Horace boy or girl names?

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