Cesar vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cesar

Boy #361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"head of hair"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Cesar Rank #361

Hector Rank #381

Cesar is more popular, ranked #361 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Cesar or Hector more popular?

Cesar is more popular, ranked #361 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Cesar and Hector mean?

Cesar means "head of hair" (Latin origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Cesar and Hector boy or girl names?

Cesar is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.