Jake vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Jake Rank #423

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Jake or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jake and Hector mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Jake and Hector boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.