Horace vs Mccrae

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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Mccrae

Boy #5,318 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of grace, son of good fortune"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,318
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mac, Crae, Cray

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Popularity Comparison

Horace Rank #5,423
Mccrae Rank #5,318

Mccrae is more popular, ranked #5318 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

Mccrae ___

  • Mccrae James
  • Mccrae John
  • Mccrae William
  • Mccrae Henry
  • Mccrae Lee
  • Mccrae Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Horace

Archibald Millicent Cornelius Eugenia Clement

If you choose Mccrae

Mackenzie Finnley Campbell Sullivan Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Horace or Mccrae more popular?

Mccrae is more popular, ranked #5318 compared to Horace at #5423 in the United States.

What do Horace and Mccrae mean?

Horace means "relating to time or the hours" (Latin hora (time) origin). Mccrae means "son of grace, son of good fortune" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Horace and Mccrae boy or girl names?

Horace is primarily a boy name. Mccrae is primarily a boy name.

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