Rue vs Horace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rue

Boy #5,520 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rue plant, bitter herb"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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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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Rue Rank #5,520

Horace Rank #5,423

Horace is more popular, ranked #5423 vs #5520 for Rue.

Is Rue or Horace more popular?

Horace is more popular, ranked #5423 compared to Rue at #5520 in the United States.

What do Rue and Horace mean?

Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin). Horace means "relating to time or the hours" (Latin hora (time) origin).

Are Rue and Horace boy or girl names?

Rue is primarily a boy name. Horace is primarily a boy name.