Kevin vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Kevin Rank #196

Hector Rank #381

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Kevin or Hector more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Hector mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Kevin and Hector boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.