Hector vs Kendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal ruler"

Origin: Old English

English Welsh American

8 High Risk

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Hector Rank #381

Kendrick Rank #479

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #479 for Kendrick.

Is Hector or Kendrick more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Kendrick at #479 in the United States.

What do Hector and Kendrick mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Hector and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.