Hector vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek Spanish Latin American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Hector Rank #381

Lester Rank #1,578

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Hector or Lester more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Hector and Lester mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Hector and Lester boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.