Edwin vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

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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Edwin Rank #383

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #383 for Edwin.

Is Edwin or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Edwin at #383 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Hector mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Edwin and Hector boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.