boyEgyptian Mythology

Horus: Meaning & Origin

Horus is a boy name of Egyptian Mythology origin meaning “God of the sky and kingship; often depicted as a falcon.”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

ho-rus

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

66/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 34% of popular names.

Nicknames

Hori

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

37%
38
2010
24
Current
#39
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Horus Osiris
  • Horus Anubis
  • Horus Ra

Famous Namesakes

  • Horus (symbol of kingship)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Horus