Seth vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Seth Rank #559

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Hector mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Seth and Hector boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.