Horatio

At a Glance: Name: Horatio – Meaning: uncertain; possibly connected to 'hour' (a proposed 'timekeeper' sense) – Origin: Latin (via Italian, from the Roman gens name Horatius) – Gender: primarily used for boys

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Horatio is a Latin name that reached English by way of Italian, from the Roman family name Horatius. Its meaning is uncertain, though one proposed link is to the word 'hour', which would give it a 'timekeeper' sense. It's a name with a long-established sound that's rarely heard on playgrounds today.

Meaning & Origin of Horatio

Meaning: Uncertain; possibly connected to 'hour' (a proposed 'timekeeper' sense).

Origin: Latin (via Italian, from the Roman gens name Horatius).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

Popularity of Horatio

Horatio ranked #474 in 1880, its peak, with 15 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had slipped to #9296, with just 8 babies.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Horatio mean?

Uncertain; possibly connected to ‘hour’ (a proposed ‘timekeeper’ sense). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Horatio)

Is Horatio a popular name right now?

Horatio peaked at #474 in 1880 and is ranked #9296 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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