Tucker vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tucker

Boy #200 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cloth fuller, fabric tucker"

Origin: Old English

American English

12 High Risk

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek Spanish Latin American English

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Tucker Rank #200

Hector Rank #381

Tucker is more popular, ranked #200 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Tucker or Hector more popular?

Tucker is more popular, ranked #200 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Tucker and Hector mean?

Tucker means "cloth fuller, fabric tucker" (Old English origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Tucker and Hector boy or girl names?

Tucker is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.