Mark vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"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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Mark Rank #246

Hector Rank #381

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Mark or Hector more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Mark and Hector mean?

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

Are Mark and Hector boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.