Ronald vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ronald

Boy #576 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler's counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

English Scottish Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek Spanish Latin American English

✓ All Clear

Ronald Rank #576

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #576 for Ronald.

Is Ronald or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Ronald at #576 in the United States.

What do Ronald and Hector mean?

Ronald means "ruler's counsel" (Old Norse origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Ronald and Hector boy or girl names?

Ronald is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.