Killian vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

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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Killian Rank #370

Hector Rank #381

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Killian or Hector more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Killian and Hector mean?

Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Killian and Hector boy or girl names?

Killian is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.