Hector vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

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Hector Rank #381

Ao Rank #14,516

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Hector or Ao more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Hector and Ao mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Hector and Ao boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.