Erick vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

8 High Risk

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek Spanish Latin American English

✓ All Clear

Erick Rank #333

Hector Rank #381

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Erick or Hector more popular?

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Erick and Hector mean?

Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Erick and Hector boy or girl names?

Erick is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.