Manuel vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Manuel

Boy #352 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is with us"

Origin: Hebrew (Immanuel)

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Manuel Rank #352

Hector Rank #381

Manuel is more popular, ranked #352 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Manuel or Hector more popular?

Manuel is more popular, ranked #352 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Manuel and Hector mean?

Manuel means "God is with us" (Hebrew (Immanuel) origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Manuel and Hector boy or girl names?

Manuel is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.