Hector vs Atticus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

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Hector Rank #381

Atticus Rank #277

Atticus is more popular, ranked #277 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Hector or Atticus more popular?

Atticus is more popular, ranked #277 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Hector and Atticus mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin).

Are Hector and Atticus boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Atticus is primarily a boy name.