Hector vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Hector Rank #381

Briggs Rank #327

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Hector or Briggs more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Hector and Briggs mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Hector and Briggs boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.