Hector vs Andres

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #197 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Hector Rank #381

Andres Rank #197

Andres is more popular, ranked #197 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Hector or Andres more popular?

Andres is more popular, ranked #197 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Hector and Andres mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Andres means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Hector and Andres boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Andres is primarily a boy name.