Adolf vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Adolf Rank #26,599

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Adolf or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Adolf and Hector mean?

Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Adolf and Hector boy or girl names?

Adolf is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.