Mario vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mario

Boy #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of Mars, warrior"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Mario Rank #399

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #399 for Mario.

Is Mario or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Mario at #399 in the United States.

What do Mario and Hector mean?

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

Are Mario and Hector boy or girl names?

Mario is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.