Hector vs Nash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #240 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Hector Rank #381

Nash Rank #240

Nash is more popular, ranked #240 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Hector or Nash more popular?

Nash is more popular, ranked #240 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Hector and Nash mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Hector and Nash boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Nash is primarily a boy name.