Hector vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

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Hector Rank #381

Rio Rank #517

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Hector or Rio more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Hector and Rio mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Hector and Rio boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.