Bradley vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bradley

Boy #365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broad clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Bradley Rank #365

Hector Rank #381

Bradley is more popular, ranked #365 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Bradley or Hector more popular?

Bradley is more popular, ranked #365 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Bradley and Hector mean?

Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods" (Old English origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Bradley and Hector boy or girl names?

Bradley is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.