Wilder vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilder

Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

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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Wilder Rank #391

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #391 for Wilder.

Is Wilder or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Wilder at #391 in the United States.

What do Wilder and Hector mean?

Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Wilder and Hector boy or girl names?

Wilder is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.