Hector vs Raymond

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Hector Rank #381

Raymond Rank #380

Raymond is more popular, ranked #380 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Hector or Raymond more popular?

Raymond is more popular, ranked #380 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Hector and Raymond mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Hector and Raymond boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Raymond is primarily a boy name.