Hector vs Leonidas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #509 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"son of the lion"

Origin: Greek

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Hector Rank #381

Leonidas Rank #509

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #509 for Leonidas.

Is Hector or Leonidas more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Leonidas at #509 in the United States.

What do Hector and Leonidas mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Leonidas means "son of the lion" (Greek origin).

Are Hector and Leonidas boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Leonidas is primarily a boy name.