Hector vs Dorian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

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Hector Rank #381

Dorian Rank #539

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #539 for Dorian.

Is Hector or Dorian more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Dorian at #539 in the United States.

What do Hector and Dorian mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin).

Are Hector and Dorian boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Dorian is primarily a boy name.