Pierce vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Pierce Rank #541

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Hector mean?

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

Are Pierce and Hector boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.