Preston vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Preston

Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Preston Rank #330

Hector Rank #381

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Preston or Hector more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Preston and Hector mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Preston and Hector boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.