Jay vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Jay Rank #397

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Hector mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Jay and Hector boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.