Marshall vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marshall

Boy #392 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of horses, horse servant"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Marshall Rank #392

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #392 for Marshall.

Is Marshall or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Marshall at #392 in the United States.

What do Marshall and Hector mean?

Marshall means "keeper of horses, horse servant" (Old French origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Marshall and Hector boy or girl names?

Marshall is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.