Hugo vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugo

Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Hugo Rank #405

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #405 for Hugo.

Is Hugo or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Hugo at #405 in the United States.

What do Hugo and Hector mean?

Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Hugo and Hector boy or girl names?

Hugo is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.