Hector vs Lillah

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

Hector Rank #381
Lillah Rank #19,575

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #19575 for Lillah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hector ___

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

Lillah ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hector

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If you choose Lillah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hector or Lillah more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Lillah at #19575 in the United States.

What do Hector and Lillah mean?

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

Are Hector and Lillah boy or girl names?

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

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