Sean vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Sean Rank #437

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Hector mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Sean and Hector boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.