Maddox vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Maddox Rank #215

Hector Rank #381

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Maddox or Hector more popular?

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Hector mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Maddox and Hector boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.