Blake vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Blake Rank #265

Hector Rank #381

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Blake or Hector more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Blake and Hector mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Blake and Hector boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.