Hector vs Omar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

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Hector Rank #381

Omar Rank #260

Omar is more popular, ranked #260 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Hector or Omar more popular?

Omar is more popular, ranked #260 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Hector and Omar mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Omar means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin).

Are Hector and Omar boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Omar is primarily a boy name.