Hector vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Hector Rank #381

Wade Rank #341

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Hector or Wade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Hector and Wade mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Hector and Wade boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.