Hector vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Hector Rank #381

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Hector or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Hector and Nicolas mean?

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

Are Hector and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.