Hector vs Alessandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #550 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Hector Rank #381

Alessandro Rank #550

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #550 for Alessandro.

Is Hector or Alessandro more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Alessandro at #550 in the United States.

What do Hector and Alessandro mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Alessandro means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Hector and Alessandro boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Alessandro is primarily a boy name.