Hector vs Denver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the green valley"

Origin: English

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Hector Rank #381

Denver Rank #487

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #487 for Denver.

Is Hector or Denver more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Denver at #487 in the United States.

What do Hector and Denver mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Denver means "from the green valley" (English origin).

Are Hector and Denver boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Denver is primarily a boy name.