Sterling vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Sterling Rank #373

Hector Rank #381

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Sterling or Hector more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Hector mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Sterling and Hector boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.