Hector vs Aureus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek Spanish Latin American English

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Boy #18,328 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"golden, made of gold"

Origin: Latin

Roman Latin-speaking English (rare)

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Hector Rank #381

Aureus Rank #18,328

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #18328 for Aureus.

Is Hector or Aureus more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Aureus at #18328 in the United States.

What do Hector and Aureus mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Aureus means "golden, made of gold" (Latin origin).

Are Hector and Aureus boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Aureus is primarily a boy name.