Devie vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Spanish Latin American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#381
Total SSA Count
858
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hec

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Devie Rank #19,459
Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #19459 for Devie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devie ___

  • Devie Priya
  • Devie Ananya
  • Devie Grace
  • Devie Rose
  • Devie Lynn

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 Devie

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If you choose Hector

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devie or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Devie at #19459 in the United States.

What do Devie and Hector mean?

Devie means "goddess, divine female" (Sanskrit origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Devie and Hector boy or girl names?

Devie is primarily a girl name. Hector is primarily a boy name.

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