Hector vs Pedro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #403 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Spanish

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Hector Rank #381

Pedro Rank #403

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #403 for Pedro.

Is Hector or Pedro more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Pedro at #403 in the United States.

What do Hector and Pedro mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Pedro means "rock, stone" (Greek via Spanish origin).

Are Hector and Pedro boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Pedro is primarily a boy name.