King vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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King Rank #343

Hector Rank #381

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #381 for Hector.

Is King or Hector more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do King and Hector mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are King and Hector boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.