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Hector Meaning and Origin

Hector is Greek, Latin, Spanish given name meaning The name Hector is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Hector is: To hold fast. In Greek mythology, Hector was a Trojan prince and warrior..

Hector is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Hector is currently #354 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Hector are Hector Javier Velazco, Hector Camacho, Hector Camacho Jr..

Hector is a 6 letters name with 2 syllables.

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Hector name meaning

The name Hector is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Hector is: To hold fast. In Greek mythology, Hector was a Trojan prince and warrior.

Hector name origin

Greek Latin Spanish

Name facts

6 letter name and 2 syllables

Popularity

Hector is ranked #354 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named Hector were boys

Name popularity in the US

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Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Hector in Canada

Celebrities named Hector

Hector Javier Velazco (Boxer)
Hector Camacho (Boxer)
Hector Camacho Jr. (Boxer)
Hector (Mythology)
Hector Guimard ()
Hector Malot (Literature)
Hector Berlioz ()

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Hector - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Hector?
The meaning of the name Hector is The name Hector is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Hector is: To hold fast. In Greek mythology, Hector was a Trojan prince and warrior..
What is the origin of the name Hector?
The origin of the name Hector is Greek Latin Spanish .
Is Hector a girl or boy name?
The name Hector is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 100.00% of babies called Hector were boys, 0.00% of babies called Hector were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Hector?
According to statistics, Hector is ranked 354th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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