Tate vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tate

Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

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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Tate Rank #210

Hector Rank #381

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Tate or Hector more popular?

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Tate and Hector mean?

Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Tate and Hector boy or girl names?

Tate is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.