Harvey vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harvey

Boy #244 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle worthy"

Origin: Old Breton

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Harvey Rank #244

Hector Rank #381

Harvey is more popular, ranked #244 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Harvey or Hector more popular?

Harvey is more popular, ranked #244 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Harvey and Hector mean?

Harvey means "battle worthy" (Old Breton origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Harvey and Hector boy or girl names?

Harvey is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.