Hank vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Hank Rank #425

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Hector mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Hank and Hector boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.