Hector vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Hector Rank #381

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Hector or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Hector and Riley mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Hector and Riley boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.