Knox vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Knox Rank #209

Hector Rank #381

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Knox or Hector more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Knox and Hector mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Knox and Hector boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.