What origin is the name Horatius?

Horatius comes from spanish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Horatius a popular name?

Horatius is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Horatius?

Names from the same spanish tradition pair naturally with Horatius — for example Elena, Ximena, Lola. You can browse more on our spanish names page.

Horatius

Q: Is Horatius a rare name?

Yes. Horatius does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Horatius

Horatius

Boy

spanish

3 syllables

Horatius is a spanish boy's name meaning "A Spanish form of a classic Roman name, referring to a hero who saved Rome. It implies courage and selfless defense of one's city.".

With spanish roots, Horatius is a boy name that means "A Spanish form of a classic Roman name, referring to a hero who saved Rome. It implies courage and selfless defense of one's city.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: spanish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Spanish form of a classic Roman name, referring to a hero who saved Rome. It implies courage and selfless defense of one's city.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Horatius

Very rare in US records

What does Horatius mean?

Horatius is a boy name of spanish origin meaning "A Spanish form of a classic Roman name, referring to a hero who saved Rome. It implies courage and selfless defense of one's city.".