Morgan vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Morgan

Boy #532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea-born, born of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Morgan Rank #532

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #532 for Morgan.

Is Morgan or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Morgan at #532 in the United States.

What do Morgan and Hector mean?

Morgan means "sea-born, born of the sea" (Welsh origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Morgan and Hector boy or girl names?

Morgan is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.