Nico vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nico

Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian German Spanish Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#212
Total SSA Count
1,678
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Spanish Latin American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#381
Total SSA Count
858
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nico Rank #212
Hector Rank #381

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #381 for Hector.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or Hector more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Nico and Hector mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Nico and Hector boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.

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