Uriel vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Uriel

Boy #462 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flame of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Uriel Rank #462

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #462 for Uriel.

Is Uriel or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Uriel at #462 in the United States.

What do Uriel and Hector mean?

Uriel means "flame of God" (Hebrew origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Uriel and Hector boy or girl names?

Uriel is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.