Elysse 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

Elysse Rank #19,180
Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #19180 for Elysse.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elysse ___

No pairings available yet.

Hector ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elysse or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Elysse at #19180 in the United States.

What do Elysse and Hector mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Elysse and Hector boy or girl names?

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

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