Hector vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Hector Rank #381

Sean Rank #437

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Hector or Sean more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Hector and Sean mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Hector and Sean boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.