Horace

Q: Is Horace a boy or girl name?

Horace is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #48617, and as a boy name it ranks #5423.

Q: How popular is the name Horace?

Horace is ranked #48617 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ h-AWR-uhs ]

Girl Name #48,617 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Horace is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-AWR-uhs.

Parents who love the name Horace often also consider Hortense, Hope, Honora .

Popularity Over Time

#48,617

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #48,617
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Hor Hoy Horie Horaie

Middle Name Ideas

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Also a Boy Name

Horace is also used as a boy name, ranked #5423.

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Similar Names

Hortense Hope Honora Howard Homer Horace Houston Horatio

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Frequently Asked Questions About Horace

Is Horace a boy or girl name?

Horace is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #48617. As a boy name, it is ranked #5423. Horace is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Horace?

Horace is pronounced h-AWR-uhs.

How popular is the name Horace?

Horace is currently ranked #48617 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Horace?

Common nicknames for Horace include Hor, Hoy, Horie, and Horaie.

Is Horace a common or rare name?

Horace is an uncommon name, ranked #48617 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Horace

Horace is a girl name .

Is Horace a boy or girl name? Horace is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #48,617 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,423. Horace is more commonly used as a boy name.

Horace is currently ranked #48,617 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Horace include Hor, Hoy, Horie, and Horaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.