Marco vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marco

Boy #387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Marco Rank #387

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #387 for Marco.

Is Marco or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Marco at #387 in the United States.

What do Marco and Hector mean?

Marco means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Marco and Hector boy or girl names?

Marco is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.