Hector vs Marco

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Hector Rank #381

Marco Rank #387

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #387 for Marco.

Is Hector or Marco more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Marco at #387 in the United States.

What do Hector and Marco mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Marco means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Hector and Marco boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Marco is primarily a boy name.