Hector Meaning

What does Hector mean?

The name Hector is of Greek, English and Latin origin.

The meaning of Hector is "defend, hold fast".

Hector is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 6 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Hec-tor.

Hector is a name with class.

This 2 syllable name has a positive vibe and strength.

Hector is also great as a middle name.

Hector falls into the Greek myth name category.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Hector 'Toe' Blake, and Hector Berlioz.

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 329 in baby name popularity for boys with 1,006 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 318 in baby name popularity for boys with 1,071 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

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The names Ettore, Hectorina, Heitor are all forms of Hector.

Hector has the diminutives (nicknames) Heck, Heckie.

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