Horace vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Horace

Boy #5,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"relating to time or the hours"

Origin: Latin hora (time)

Cultural Roots

English American European Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,423
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Race

Playground Safety Score

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Horace Rank #5,423
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5423 for Horace.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Horace ___

  • Horace William
  • Horace James
  • Horace Edward
  • Horace Thomas
  • Horace Charles
  • Horace Albert

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Horace

Archibald Millicent Cornelius Eugenia Clement

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Horace or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Horace at #5423 in the United States.

What do Horace and James mean?

Horace means "relating to time or the hours" (Latin hora (time) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Horace and James boy or girl names?

Horace is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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