Hector vs Colt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #276 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"frisky, energetic youth"

Origin: Old English

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Hector Rank #381

Colt Rank #276

Colt is more popular, ranked #276 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Hector or Colt more popular?

Colt is more popular, ranked #276 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Hector and Colt mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Colt means "frisky, energetic youth" (Old English origin).

Are Hector and Colt boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Colt is primarily a boy name.