Hector vs Tate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

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Hector Rank #381

Tate Rank #210

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Hector or Tate more popular?

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Hector and Tate mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin).

Are Hector and Tate boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Tate is primarily a boy name.