Hector
HEK-ter
What it means
Holding fast; defender
Language
Greek
Culture
Ancient Greek
Religion
Christian
Style era
vintage
Themes
mythological · warrior
Popularity over time
Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.
Nicknames & variants
Common nicknames
Heck
Alternate spellings
HektorHéctor
In other languages
Hector (English)Héctor (Spanish)Ettore (Italian)Hektor (German/Polish)
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Notable people named Hector
Hector (Greek hero of Troy)
Hector Berlioz
Saint Hector