Leonidas vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonidas

Boy #509 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"son of the lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Leonidas Rank #509

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #509 for Leonidas.

Is Leonidas or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Leonidas at #509 in the United States.

What do Leonidas and Hector mean?

Leonidas means "son of the lion" (Greek origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Leonidas and Hector boy or girl names?

Leonidas is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.