Hector vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

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Hector Rank #381

Cade Rank #272

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Hector or Cade more popular?

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Hector and Cade mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Hector and Cade boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.