Nicolas vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Nicolas Rank #184

Hector Rank #381

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Nicolas or Hector more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Hector mean?

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

Are Nicolas and Hector boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.