Hector vs Brian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

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Hector Rank #381

Brian Rank #301

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Hector or Brian more popular?

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Hector and Brian mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Hector and Brian boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.