Hector vs Dalton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Hector Rank #381

Dalton Rank #433

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Hector or Dalton more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Hector and Dalton mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Hector and Dalton boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.