Patrick vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek Spanish Latin American English

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Patrick Rank #221

Hector Rank #381

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Patrick or Hector more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Hector mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Patrick and Hector boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.