Hector vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Hector Rank #381

Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Hector or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Hector and Nico mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Hector and Nico boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.