Horace Mead

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Horace Mead — English
54K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Horace Mead is a name that combines English origins. The first name Horace is a masculine given name of English origin. Horace is a masculine given name, derived from the Roman poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus (65–8 BC). Notable people with the name include: Horace A. Tenney (1820–1906), American politician Horace Abbott (1806–1887), American iron manufacturer and banker Horace Alexander (1889–1989), English Quaker teacher, writer, pacifist, and ornithologist Horace Alexander Young (born 1954), American saxophonist and flute player Horace Andy (born 1951), Jamaican reggae singer Horace Annesley Vachell (1861–1955), English writer Horace Archambeault (1857–1918), Canadian politician and judge Horace Armitage, Engli. The surname Mead: Albert E. Mead (1861–1909), fifth Governor of U.S. state of Washington Albert R. Mead (1915–2009), American malacologist Andrea Mead Lawrence (1932–2009), American alpine skier and Olympic gold medalist Andrew Mead (born 1952), American justice Benjamin C. Mead (1873–1934), American lawyer Beth Mead (born 1995), English association footballer Bob Mead (born 1937), American politician Carver Mead (born 1934), U.S. computer scientist Cato Mead (c. Horace is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 54K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Horace reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Horace

English

Horace is a masculine given name, derived from the Roman poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus (65–8 BC). Notable people with the name include: Horace A. Tenney (1820–1906), American politician Horace Abbott (1806–1887), American iron manufacturer and banker Horace Alexander (1889–1989), English Quaker teacher, writer, pacifist, and ornithologist Horace Alexander Young (born 1954), American saxophonist and flute player Horace Andy (born 1951), Jamaican reggae singer Horace Annesley Vachell (1861–1955), English writer Horace Archambeault (1857–1918), Canadian politician and judge Horace Armitage, Engli.

Surname: Mead

English

Albert E. Mead (1861–1909), fifth Governor of U.S. state of Washington Albert R. Mead (1915–2009), American malacologist Andrea Mead Lawrence (1932–2009), American alpine skier and Olympic gold medalist Andrew Mead (born 1952), American justice Benjamin C. Mead (1873–1934), American lawyer Beth Mead (born 1995), English association footballer Bob Mead (born 1937), American politician Carver Mead (born 1934), U.S. computer scientist Cato Mead (c.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Horace is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Horace by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Horace Mead

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Horace Mead:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Horace?
The first name Horace originates from English. Horace is a masculine given name, derived from the Roman poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus (65–8 BC). Notable people with the name include: Horace A. Tenney (1820–1906), American politician Horace Abbott (1806–1887), American iron manufacturer and banker Horace Alexander (1889–1989), English Quaker teacher, writer, pacifist, and ornithologist Horace Alexander Young (born 1954), American saxophonist and flute player Horace Andy (born 1951), Jamaican reggae singer Horace Annesley Vachell (1861–1955), English writer Horace Archambeault (1857–1918), Canadian politician and judge Horace Armitage, Engli.
When was Horace most popular?
The name Horace reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Mead?
The surname Mead originates from English. Albert E. Mead (1861–1909), fifth Governor of U.S. state of Washington Albert R. Mead (1915–2009), American malacologist Andrea Mead Lawrence (1932–2009), American alpine skier and Olympic gold medalist Andrew Mead (born 1952), American justice Benjamin C. Mead (1873–1934), American lawyer Beth Mead (born 1995), English association footballer Bob Mead (born 1937), American politician Carver Mead (born 1934), U.S. computer scientist Cato Mead (c.
How common is the surname Mead?
The surname Mead is shared by approximately 23K people worldwide.
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