Barrett vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#186
Total SSA Count
1,984
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barry, Bear, Rhett

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barrett Rank #186
Hector Rank #381

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #381 for Hector.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barrett ___

  • Barrett James
  • Barrett Lee
  • Barrett Cole
  • Barrett Scott
  • Barrett Reid
  • Barrett Gray

Hector ___

  • Hector James
  • Hector Luis
  • Hector Miguel
  • Hector Ramon
  • Hector Antonio
  • Hector Eduardo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barrett

Everett Sloane Piper Colton Greer

If you choose Hector

Carlos Diego Marco Lucia Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrett or Hector more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Hector mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Barrett and Hector boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.

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