Allen vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Allen Rank #574

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Hector mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Allen and Hector boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.