Edgar vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

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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Edgar Rank #460

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Edgar or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Hector mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Edgar and Hector boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.