Fletcher vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fletcher

Boy #565 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"arrow maker"

Origin: Old French via Middle English

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Fletcher Rank #565

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #565 for Fletcher.

Is Fletcher or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Fletcher at #565 in the United States.

What do Fletcher and Hector mean?

Fletcher means "arrow maker" (Old French via Middle English origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Fletcher and Hector boy or girl names?

Fletcher is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.