Hector vs Eduardo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #375 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Hector Rank #381

Eduardo Rank #375

Eduardo is more popular, ranked #375 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Hector or Eduardo more popular?

Eduardo is more popular, ranked #375 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Hector and Eduardo mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Eduardo means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Hector and Eduardo boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Eduardo is primarily a boy name.