Simon vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Simon Rank #251

Hector Rank #381

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Simon or Hector more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Simon and Hector mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Simon and Hector boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.