Sullivan vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Sullivan Rank #340

Hector Rank #381

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Sullivan or Hector more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Hector mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Sullivan and Hector boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.