Hector vs Marcos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #483 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, consecrated to the god of war"

Origin: Latin

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Hector Rank #381

Marcos Rank #483

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #483 for Marcos.

Is Hector or Marcos more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Marcos at #483 in the United States.

What do Hector and Marcos mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Marcos means "of Mars, consecrated to the god of war" (Latin origin).

Are Hector and Marcos boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Marcos is primarily a boy name.