Hector vs Sonny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son, young boy"

Origin: English

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Hector Rank #381

Sonny Rank #336

Sonny is more popular, ranked #336 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Hector or Sonny more popular?

Sonny is more popular, ranked #336 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Hector and Sonny mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Sonny means "son, young boy" (English origin).

Are Hector and Sonny boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Sonny is primarily a boy name.