Aidan vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aidan

Boy #312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Aidan Rank #312

Hector Rank #381

Aidan is more popular, ranked #312 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Aidan or Hector more popular?

Aidan is more popular, ranked #312 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Aidan and Hector mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Aidan and Hector boy or girl names?

Aidan is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.