Hector vs Alejandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Hector Rank #381

Alejandro Rank #185

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Hector or Alejandro more popular?

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Hector and Alejandro mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Hector and Alejandro boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Alejandro is primarily a boy name.