Hector vs Augustine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #553 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin Augustus

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Hector Rank #381

Augustine Rank #553

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #553 for Augustine.

Is Hector or Augustine more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Augustine at #553 in the United States.

What do Hector and Augustine mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Augustine means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin Augustus origin).

Are Hector and Augustine boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Augustine is primarily a boy name.