Prince vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Prince

Boy #404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"royal son; prince"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Prince Rank #404

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #404 for Prince.

Is Prince or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Prince at #404 in the United States.

What do Prince and Hector mean?

Prince means "royal son; prince" (Latin origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Prince and Hector boy or girl names?

Prince is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.