Reed vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

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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Reed Rank #422

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Reed or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Reed and Hector mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Reed and Hector boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.