Hector vs Meloni

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hector Rank #381
Meloni Rank #19,231

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #19231 for Meloni.

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

Meloni ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Meloni

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hector or Meloni more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Meloni at #19231 in the United States.

What do Hector and Meloni mean?

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

Are Hector and Meloni boy or girl names?

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

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