Brody vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brody

Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Brody Rank #224

Hector Rank #381

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Brody or Hector more popular?

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Brody and Hector mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Brody and Hector boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.