Roy vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Roy Rank #542

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Hector mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Roy and Hector boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.