Jeffrey vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffrey

Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Jeffrey Rank #521

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #521 for Jeffrey.

Is Jeffrey or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Jeffrey at #521 in the United States.

What do Jeffrey and Hector mean?

Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Jeffrey and Hector boy or girl names?

Jeffrey is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.