Hector vs Cyrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Hector Rank #381

Cyrus Rank #255

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Hector or Cyrus more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Hector and Cyrus mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Hector and Cyrus boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.