Jesse vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Jesse Rank #187

Hector Rank #381

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Jesse or Hector more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Hector mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Jesse and Hector boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.