Hector vs Johnathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #518 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

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Hector Rank #381

Johnathan Rank #518

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #518 for Johnathan.

Is Hector or Johnathan more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Johnathan at #518 in the United States.

What do Hector and Johnathan mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hector and Johnathan boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Johnathan is primarily a boy name.