Hector vs Lygia

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
Lygia Rank #19,542

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #19542 for Lygia.

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

Lygia ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hector

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If you choose Lygia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hector or Lygia more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Lygia at #19542 in the United States.

What do Hector and Lygia mean?

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

Are Hector and Lygia boy or girl names?

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

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