Kenneth vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Kenneth Rank #284

Hector Rank #381

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Kenneth or Hector more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Hector mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Kenneth and Hector boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.