Saul vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Saul Rank #560

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Hector mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Saul and Hector boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.