Horus

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Pronounced HOR-us /ˈhɔr.əs/High

Meaning: From the Egyptian Heru/Hor, 'the distant/lofty one; the one above' — the falcon-headed sky god of ancient Egypt; we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: The distant one; the falcon sky-god: Horus is Egyptian. Bold, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowEgyptian

MeaningFrom the Egyptian Heru/Hor, 'the distant/lofty one; the one above' — the falcon-headed sky god of ancient Egypt; we note the deity

U.S. rank (2025)#6946 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 86

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Horus comes from the Egyptian Heru/Hor, 'the distant/lofty one; the one above' — the falcon-headed sky god of ancient Egypt (we note the deity). A bold, classic name (said 'HOR-us').

In the U.S. it appears as a mythology name. Rare, the-distant-one at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Horus (Heru) means 'the distant/lofty one; the one above' in Egyptian — the falcon-headed sky god of ancient Egypt — a bold, classic name (we note the deity; said 'HOR-us').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Horus — Egyptian deity

Variations

HeruHorHoros

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Horus mean?

Horus is Egyptian (Heru) for 'the distant/lofty one' — the falcon-headed sky god. We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Horus?

It's said HOR-us /ˈhɔr.əs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Horus a boy or girl name?

Horus is a boy's name.

How popular is Horus?

Horus is a very rare name in the U.S.