Hector vs Mario

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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Mario

Boy #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warrior"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#399
Total SSA Count
808
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hector Rank #381
Mario Rank #399

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #399 for Mario.

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

Mario ___

  • Mario Antonio
  • Mario Luis
  • Mario Jose
  • Mario Andres
  • Mario Felix
  • Mario Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hector

Carlos Diego Marco Lucia Valentina

If you choose Mario

Sofia Lucia Marco Isabella Carlos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hector or Mario more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Mario at #399 in the United States.

What do Hector and Mario mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Mario means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin).

Are Hector and Mario boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Mario is primarily a boy name.

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