Grant vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

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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Grant Rank #241

Hector Rank #381

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Grant or Hector more popular?

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Grant and Hector mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Grant and Hector boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.