Scott vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Scott Rank #566

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Hector mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Scott and Hector boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.