Horace vs Mase

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

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Mase

Boy #5,474 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"stonecutter, one who works with stone"

Origin: Old French via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,474
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Horace Rank #5,423
Mase Rank #5,474

Horace is more popular, ranked #5423 vs #5474 for Mase.

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

Mase ___

  • Mase James
  • Mase Cole
  • Mase Lee
  • Mase Dean
  • Mase Tyler
  • Mase Lane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Horace

Archibald Millicent Cornelius Eugenia Clement

If you choose Mase

Chase Blake Ryder Jace Kane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Horace or Mase more popular?

Horace is more popular, ranked #5423 compared to Mase at #5474 in the United States.

What do Horace and Mase mean?

Horace means "relating to time or the hours" (Latin hora (time) origin). Mase means "stonecutter, one who works with stone" (Old French via Germanic origin).

Are Horace and Mase boy or girl names?

Horace is primarily a boy name. Mase is primarily a boy name.

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