Paul vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Paul Rank #264

Hector Rank #381

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Paul or Hector more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Paul and Hector mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Paul and Hector boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.