Pedro vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pedro

Boy #403 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Spanish

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Pedro Rank #403

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #403 for Pedro.

Is Pedro or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Pedro at #403 in the United States.

What do Pedro and Hector mean?

Pedro means "rock, stone" (Greek via Spanish origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Pedro and Hector boy or girl names?

Pedro is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.