Griffin vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Griffin Rank #223

Hector Rank #381

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Griffin or Hector more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Hector mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Griffin and Hector boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.