Forrest vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Forrest Rank #408

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Hector mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Forrest and Hector boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.