Hector vs Tucker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #200 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cloth fuller, fabric tucker"

Origin: Old English

American English

12 High Risk

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Hector Rank #381

Tucker Rank #200

Tucker is more popular, ranked #200 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Hector or Tucker more popular?

Tucker is more popular, ranked #200 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Hector and Tucker mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Tucker means "cloth fuller, fabric tucker" (Old English origin).

Are Hector and Tucker boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Tucker is primarily a boy name.