Brayden vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Brayden Rank #190

Hector Rank #381

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Brayden or Hector more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Hector mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Brayden and Hector boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.