Genneth 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Genneth Rank #19,405
Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #19405 for Genneth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Genneth ___

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 Genneth or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Genneth at #19405 in the United States.

What do Genneth and Hector mean?

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

Are Genneth and Hector boy or girl names?

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

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