Hector vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek Spanish Latin American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Hector Rank #381

Clark Rank #438

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Hector or Clark more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Hector and Clark mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Hector and Clark boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.