Ruby vs Horace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ruby

Boy #5,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep red, the color red"

Origin: Latin rubinus

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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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Ruby Rank #5,424

Horace Rank #5,423

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

Is Ruby or Horace more popular?

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

What do Ruby and Horace mean?

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

Are Ruby and Horace boy or girl names?

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