Hector vs Mario

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of Mars, warrior"

Origin: Latin

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Hector Rank #381

Mario Rank #399

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #399 for Mario.

Is Hector or Mario more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Mario at #399 in the United States.

What do Hector and Mario mean?

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

Are Hector and Mario boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Mario is primarily a boy name.