Hector vs Jensen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

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Hector Rank #381

Jensen Rank #328

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Hector or Jensen more popular?

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Hector and Jensen mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Hector and Jensen boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.