Drew vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Drew Rank #543

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Hector mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Drew and Hector boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.