Hector vs Lawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

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Hector Rank #381

Lawson Rank #416

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #416 for Lawson.

Is Hector or Lawson more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Lawson at #416 in the United States.

What do Hector and Lawson mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin).

Are Hector and Lawson boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Lawson is primarily a boy name.