Hector vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Hector Rank #381

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Hector or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Hector and Simon mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hector and Simon boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.