Hector vs Luke

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

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Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34
Total SSA Count
7,039
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hector Rank #381
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #381 for Hector.

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

Luke ___

  • Luke James
  • Luke Alexander
  • Luke Thomas
  • Luke William
  • Luke Edward
  • Luke Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hector

Carlos Diego Marco Lucia Valentina

If you choose Luke

Leia Han Owen Mark Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hector or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Hector and Luke mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Hector and Luke boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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