Hector vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Hector Rank #381

Drew Rank #543

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Hector or Drew more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Hector and Drew mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Hector and Drew boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.