Lewis vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Lewis Rank #435

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #435 for Lewis.

Is Lewis or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Lewis and Hector mean?

Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Lewis and Hector boy or girl names?

Lewis is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.