Gideon vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Hector Rank #381

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Gideon or Hector more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Hector mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Hector boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.