Hector vs Shepherd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Hector Rank #381

Shepherd Rank #311

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Hector or Shepherd more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Hector and Shepherd mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Hector and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.