Hector vs Maleka

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
Maleka Rank #19,259

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #19259 for Maleka.

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

Maleka ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hector

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If you choose Maleka

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hector or Maleka more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Maleka at #19259 in the United States.

What do Hector and Maleka mean?

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

Are Hector and Maleka boy or girl names?

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

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