Marcelo vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcelo

Boy #445 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of Mars, dedicated to Mars"

Origin: Latin (Marcus/Mars)

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Marcelo Rank #445

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #445 for Marcelo.

Is Marcelo or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Marcelo at #445 in the United States.

What do Marcelo and Hector mean?

Marcelo means "of Mars, dedicated to Mars" (Latin (Marcus/Mars) origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Marcelo and Hector boy or girl names?

Marcelo is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.