Hector vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Hector Rank #381

Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Hector or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Hector and Marcus mean?

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

Are Hector and Marcus boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.