Reece vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reece

Boy #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Reece Rank #455

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #455 for Reece.

Is Reece or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Reece at #455 in the United States.

What do Reece and Hector mean?

Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Reece and Hector boy or girl names?

Reece is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.