Hector Name Meaning

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Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Hector is the name of a large Trojan asteroid (624 Hektor) that orbits the Sun in the same path as Jupiter, discovered in 1907. This celestial namesake highlights the name’s connection to the stars.

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A Deep Dive

Hector Overview

Meaning

Holding fast, steadfast, to hold

Gender

Boy

Origin

Greek

Etymology

Derived from the Greek name “Hektor,” meaning “holding fast” or “steadfast.”

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛk.tər/

Popularity

Hector is admired in countries like Spain, France, and Mexico, reflecting its cultural richness. In 2023, Hector ranked #384 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

33 (Nurturing, Spiritual, Expressive, Altruistic)

Name Styles

Classic, Mythological, Traditional, Vintage

Associated Traits

Brave, loyal, steadfast

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Associated with the Trojan hero Hector from Greek mythology, symbolizing bravery and loyalty.

Name Day

September 20th (France)
A Deep Dive

Hector Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Heitor, Ektor, Hektor, Ettore, Héctor, Hettore, Hectorius, Ecktor

Common Nicknames

Hec, Tor, Hex, Tori, Eck

Diminutives

Hettie, Hectie, Torry, Ettie

Famous People

  • Hector Berlioz
    (French Composer)
  • Hector Elizondo
    (American Actor)
  • Hector Lavoe
    (Puerto Rican Singer)
  • Hector Camacho
    (Puerto Rican Boxer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Hector Barbossa
    ("Pirates of the Caribbean," Film Series)
  • "Hector and the Search for Happiness"
    (Film)
  • Hector Salamanca
    ("Breaking Bad," TV Series)
  • Hector
    ("Troy," Film)

Places

  • Hector City
    (Minnesota, USA)
  • Hector Lake
    (Alberta, Canada)
  • Hector Falls
    (New York, USA)
  • Hector Township
    (Pennsylvania, USA)
  • Hector's River
    (Portland Parish, Jamaica)

What Is the Meaning of Hector?

Hector stands for “steadfast” or “holding fast.” Those named Hector are widely recognized as dependable and loyal, making them great friends and reliable leaders.

What Is the Origin of The Name Hector?

Hector has roots in Greek mythology, stemming from the ancient Greek name Hektōr. This name has been associated with the legendary Trojan prince, celebrated for his bravery in the Trojan War.

Hector Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Hector in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3622021#3552022#3842023
Top 3 Rankings#1561990#1571992#1581991

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Hector

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023384
(-29 from 2022)
828
(-98 from 2022)
0.04522
2022355
(+7 from 2021)
926
(+28 from 2021)
0.04944
2021362
(+2 from 2020)
898
(+43 from 2020)
0.04793
2020364
(-23 from 2019)
855
(-129 from 2019)
0.04622
2019341
(-10 from 2018)
984
(-27 from 2018)
0.05120
2018331
(-13 from 2017)
1011
(-63 from 2017)
0.05201
2017318
(+1 from 2016)
1074
(-26 from 2016)
0.05427
2016319
(-16 from 2015)
1100
(-94 from 2015)
0.05430
2015303
(-11 from 2014)
1194
(-19 from 2014)
0.05840
2014292
(-15 from 2013)
1213
(-44 from 2013)
0.05919
2013277
(-10 from 2012)
1257
(-68 from 2012)
0.06221
2012267
(-19 from 2011)
1325
(-89 from 2011)
0.06530
2011248
(-22 from 2010)
1414
(-148 from 2010)
0.06961
2010226
(-22 from 2009)
1562
(-283 from 2009)
0.07603
2009204
(-22 from 2008)
1845
(-334 from 2008)
0.08699
2008182
(+1 from 2007)
2179
(-64 from 2007)
0.09993
2007183
(-8 from 2006)
2243
(-84 from 2006)
0.10126
2006175
(-8 from 2005)
2327
(-131 from 2005)
0.10614
2005167
(+25 from 2004)
2458
(+454 from 2004)
0.11554
2004192
(-3 from 2003)
2004
(+6 from 2003)
0.09483
2003189
(+6 from 2002)
1998
(+56 from 2002)
0.09509
2002195
(-2 from 2001)
1942
(+37 from 2001)
0.09397
2001193
(-8 from 2000)
1905
(-74 from 2000)
0.09210
2000185
(-2 from 1999)
1979
(+65 from 1999)
0.09476
1999183
(+2 from 1998)
1914
(+99 from 1998)
0.09387
1998185
(-6 from 1997)
1815
(-55 from 1997)
0.08951
1997179
(-7 from 1996)
1870
(-96 from 1996)
0.09360
1996172
(+3 from 1995)
1966
(+89 from 1995)
0.09812
1995175
(-14 from 1994)
1877
(-95 from 1994)
0.09332
1994161
(-3 from 1993)
1972
(-60 from 1993)
0.09674
1993158
(-1 from 1992)
2032
(+16 from 1992)
0.09838
1992157
(+1 from 1991)
2016
(-20 from 1991)
0.09604
1991158
(-2 from 1990)
2036
(+47 from 1990)
0.09605
1990156
(+11 from 1989)
1989
(+183 from 1989)
0.09242
1989167
(+3 from 1988)
1806
(+150 from 1988)
0.08616
1988170
(+2 from 1987)
1656
(+64 from 1987)
0.08271
1987172
(+9 from 1986)
1592
(+120 from 1986)
0.08163
1986181
(-3 from 1985)
1472
(-20 from 1985)
0.07660
1985178
(+7 from 1984)
1492
(+156 from 1984)
0.07753
1984185
(-1 from 1983)
1336
(-33 from 1983)
0.07119
1983184
(-12 from 1982)
1369
(-157 from 1982)
0.07346
1982172
(+6 from 1981)
1526
(+117 from 1981)
0.08086
1981178
(-9 from 1980)
1409
(-39 from 1980)
0.07566
1980169
(-2 from 1979)
1448
(+28 from 1979)
0.07807
1979167
(+23 from 1978)
1420
(+177 from 1978)
0.07927
1978190
(+9 from 1977)
1243
(+99 from 1977)
0.07275
1977199
(-19 from 1976)
1144
(-110 from 1976)
0.06693
1976180
(+2 from 1975)
1254
(+9 from 1975)
0.07681
1975182
(+3 from 1974)
1245
(+32 from 1974)
0.07674
1974185
(+5 from 1973)
1213
(+19 from 1973)
0.07441
1973190
(+14 from 1972)
1194
(+80 from 1972)
0.07399
1972204
No change from 1971
1114
(-62 from 1971)
0.06655
1971204
(+16 from 1970)
1176
(+51 from 1970)
0.06469
1970220
(-5 from 1969)
1125
(-2 from 1969)
0.05906
1969215
(+5 from 1968)
1127
(+87 from 1968)
0.06161
1968220
(+13 from 1967)
1040
(+104 from 1967)
0.05858
1967233
(-2 from 1966)
936
(-2 from 1966)
0.05260
1966231
(+4 from 1965)
938
(-29 from 1965)
0.05161
1965235
(+15 from 1964)
967
(+23 from 1964)
0.05104
1964250
(-2 from 1963)
944
(-16 from 1963)
0.04657
1963248
(+6 from 1962)
960
(+37 from 1962)
0.04650
1962254
(+9 from 1961)
923
(+27 from 1961)
0.04392
1961263
(+7 from 1960)
896
(+22 from 1960)
0.04154
1960270
(-5 from 1959)
874
(-38 from 1959)
0.04036
1959265
(+3 from 1958)
912
(+71 from 1958)
0.04210
1958268
(-4 from 1957)
841
(+32 from 1957)
0.03903
1957264
(-8 from 1956)
809
(+9 from 1956)
0.03696
1956256
(-9 from 1955)
800
No change from 1955
0.03727
1955247
(+30 from 1954)
800
(+151 from 1954)
0.03827
1954277
(+2 from 1953)
649
(+23 from 1953)
0.03137
1953279
(+4 from 1952)
626
(+26 from 1952)
0.03127
1952283
(-3 from 1951)
600
(+10 from 1951)
0.03041
1951280
(+35 from 1950)
590
(+117 from 1950)
0.03086
1950315
(-2 from 1949)
473
(+6 from 1949)
0.02601
1949313
(+13 from 1948)
467
(+44 from 1948)
0.02592
1948326
(+52 from 1947)
423
(+90 from 1947)
0.02373
1947378
(-2 from 1946)
333
(+33 from 1946)
0.01793
1946376
(-2 from 1945)
300
(+42 from 1945)
0.01818
1945374
(+13 from 1944)
258
(+17 from 1944)
0.01881
1944387
(+8 from 1943)
241
(+1 from 1943)
0.01735
1943395
(+50 from 1942)
240
(+47 from 1942)
0.01650
1942445
(-10 from 1941)
193
(+15 from 1941)
0.01370
1941435
(-13 from 1940)
178
(-14 from 1940)
0.01418
1940422
(+11 from 1939)
192
(+20 from 1939)
0.01619
1939433
(-13 from 1938)
172
(-11 from 1938)
0.01518
1938420
(+31 from 1937)
183
(+28 from 1937)
0.01610
1937451
(-18 from 1936)
155
(-11 from 1936)
0.01417
1936433
(-16 from 1935)
166
(-9 from 1935)
0.01560
1935417
(-12 from 1934)
175
(-11 from 1934)
0.01636
1934405
(-19 from 1933)
186
(-12 from 1933)
0.01752
1933386
(+40 from 1932)
198
(+26 from 1932)
0.01941
1932426
(-18 from 1931)
172
(-17 from 1931)
0.01601
1931408
(+12 from 1930)
189
(-8 from 1930)
0.01767
1930420
(+4 from 1929)
197
(+4 from 1929)
0.01744
1929424
(+15 from 1928)
193
(+7 from 1928)
0.01742
1928439
(+14 from 1927)
186
(+4 from 1927)
0.01630
1927453
(+46 from 1926)
182
(+36 from 1926)
0.01566
1926499
(+24 from 1925)
146
(+8 from 1925)
0.01275
1925523
(+12 from 1924)
138
(-1 from 1924)
0.01199
1924535
(+10 from 1923)
139
(+12 from 1923)
0.01189
1923545
(+29 from 1922)
127
(+4 from 1922)
0.01122
1922574
(-25 from 1921)
123
(-6 from 1921)
0.01093
1921549
(+24 from 1920)
129
(+10 from 1920)
0.01134
1920573
(+7 from 1919)
119
(+12 from 1919)
0.01081
1919580
(+67 from 1918)
107
(+17 from 1918)
0.01054
1918647
(-2 from 1917)
90
(+5 from 1917)
0.00858
1917645
(-33 from 1916)
85
(-6 from 1916)
0.00886
1916612
(-77 from 1915)
91
(-17 from 1915)
0.00986
1915535
(+132 from 1914)
108
(+50 from 1914)
0.01226
1914667
(-52 from 1913)
58
(+7 from 1913)
0.00849
1913615
(-54 from 1912)
51
No change from 1912
0.00951
1912561
(-64 from 1911)
51
(+16 from 1911)
0.01130
1911497
(+210 from 1910)
35
(+17 from 1910)
0.01450
1910707
(-71 from 1909)
18
No change from 1909
0.00863
1909636
(+49 from 1908)
18
(+3 from 1908)
0.01018
1908685
(-51 from 1907)
15
(-1 from 1907)
0.00902
1907634
(+75 from 1906)
16
(+4 from 1906)
0.01009
1906709
(-10 from 1905)
12
No change from 1905
0.00833
1905699
(-161 from 1904)
12
(-5 from 1904)
0.00838
1904538
(+158 from 1903)
17
(+6 from 1903)
0.01227
1903696
(+362 from 1901)
11
(+6 from 1901)
0.00851
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19011058
(-503 from 1900)
5
(-14 from 1900)
0.00433
1900555
(+28 from 1899)
19
(+7 from 1899)
0.01172
1899583
(+118 from 1898)
12
(+2 from 1898)
0.01042
1898701
(-145 from 1897)
10
(-4 from 1897)
0.00757
1897556
(+85 from 1896)
14
(+2 from 1896)
0.01148
1896641
(+231 from 1895)
12
(+5 from 1895)
0.00930
1895872
(-85 from 1894)
7
(-1 from 1894)
0.00553
1894787
(+120 from 1893)
8
(+2 from 1893)
0.00641
1893907
(-382 from 1892)
6
(-9 from 1892)
0.00496
1892525
(-28 from 1891)
15
(+2 from 1891)
0.01141
1891497
(+387 from 1890)
13
(+7 from 1890)
0.01190
1890884
(-95 from 1889)
6
(-1 from 1889)
0.00501
1889789
(-347 from 1888)
7
(-11 from 1888)
0.00588
1888442
(+310 from 1887)
18
(+11 from 1887)
0.01386
1887752
(+93 from 1886)
7
(+1 from 1886)
0.00640
1886845
(-204 from 1885)
6
(-3 from 1885)
0.00504
1885641
(-71 from 1884)
9
(-2 from 1884)
0.00776
1884570
(+27 from 1883)
11
(+1 from 1883)
0.00896
1883597
(+240 from 1882)
10
(+4 from 1882)
0.00889
1882837
(-56 from 1881)
6
No change from 1881
0.00492
1881781
(-316 from 1880)
6
(-9 from 1880)
0.00554
1880465
First SSA data recorded
15
First SSA data recorded
0.01267

American States Popularity Rankings for Hector

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1902021#1962022#2202023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1732021#1792022#1862023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5592021#4962022#5642023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4202021#4232022#3802023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2812021#1722022#2042023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3142021#3732022#4092023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5702021#4672022#5952023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#5112021#4892022#5652023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#5042020#5202021#5832022

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4612021#3142022#4472023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2762021#1932022#2672023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4472021#6072022#3092023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5812021#3692022#3692023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4522021#4182022#5842023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3572021#4452022#5492023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3002021#5252022#4052023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#10542021#7792022#8502023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#5552021#5242022#5282023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4722021#4472022#2882023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#8852021#8072022#8202023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#5452021#5092022#6672023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6502021#5632022#6492023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#7022019#6372020#6602023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3882021#2932022#4042023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5322021#5292022#6352023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5402020#4642022#5392023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5382021#5842022#4912023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#5262021#6932022#8532023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5122020#5192021#5002023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#7052021#6482022#7182023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4252016#2772019#3212023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1702008#2152019#1992022

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5062015#4912018#5782019

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#7082016#7882018#8102022

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#8542020#5482021#8582023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5832013#4792014#6032016

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4612018#3992019#3242022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2442012#2422014#2672016

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6752018#6952021#5052023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#971924#1141926#1041932

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5562005#5972009#4262019

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1812001#1982002#1952003

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1891917#2051921#2081924

Popularity Rankings for Hector in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Galicia, Spain

Galicia, Spain flagGalicia, Spain#402009#462010#502013

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#452020#442021#492022

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#782021#952022#1242023

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#952020#1072021

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1861963#1822005#1262006

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1612020#1332021#1962022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#1692020#1612021#1442022

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1561996#1941997#1681999

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1691947#1971948#4592023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1912021#2562022#2782023

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#2002019#1982020#1912021

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#2292021#2942022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#2642019#2692020#2572021

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#3892022#3212023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#7182020#4862021#4122022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5882013#7362014#4592022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7492018#6312021#5842023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#9782020#10702021#7722022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Hector a Name for Boys or Girls?

Historically, Hector is a name for boys. The famous Trojan hero, known for his strength and courage, cemented its male identity.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Hector

Hector in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Hector Berlioz (Composer, 1803–1869): A French Romantic composer whose innovative orchestration techniques greatly influenced future generations.
  • Hector Elizondo (Actor, born 1936): An American actor known for his versatility and appearances in both film and television, including "Pretty Woman."
  • Hector Lavoe (Singer, 1946–1993): A Puerto Rican salsa singer who became a legend in the Latin music world with his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence.
  • Hector Camacho (Boxer, 1962–2012): A Puerto Rican professional boxer who won multiple world championships in various weight classes.
  • Hector Bellerin (Football Player, born 1995): A Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Sporting CP and the Spanish national team.
  • Hector Hugh Munro (Writer, 1870–1916): A British writer known by the pen name Saki, celebrated for his witty and mischievous short stories.
  • Hector Guerrero (Wrestler, born 1954): A Mexican-American professional wrestler and member of the legendary Guerrero wrestling family.
  • Hector Barbossa ("Pirates of the Caribbean," 2003 Film Series): A cunning and ruthless pirate captain who becomes both an adversary and ally to Jack Sparrow.
  • "Hector and the Search for Happiness" (2014 Film): Follows a psychiatrist who travels the world to find the secret of happiness.
  • Hector Salamanca ("Breaking Bad," 2008 TV Series): A former drug cartel leader who communicates through a bell due to his paralysis.
  • Hector ("Troy," 2004 Film): The prince of Troy and a noble warrior who defends his city against the Greeks.
  • "Hector's House" (1966 TV Series): A children's puppet show about a dog named Hector and his friends.
  • Hector Doyle ("Baki," 2018 Anime Series): A deadly fighter known for his brutal and unconventional fighting techniques.
  • "Hector's Night Out" (2003 Novel): A comedic story about a man named Hector who experiences a series of misadventures during one wild night.
  • Hector City (Minnesota, USA): A small city located in Renville County with a rich agricultural history.
  • Hector Lake (Alberta, Canada): A glacial lake in Banff National Park, renowned for its turquoise waters and scenic surroundings.
  • Hector Falls (New York, USA): A beautiful waterfall located on the west side of Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes region.
  • Hector Township (Pennsylvania, USA): A township in Potter County, offering a rural landscape and outdoor activities.
  • Hector's River (Portland Parish, Jamaica): A river flowing through the parish of Portland, surrounded by lush vegetation.
  • Hector Mountain (Colorado, USA): A prominent peak in the Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains.
  • Hector Mine (California, USA): An open-pit mine located in the Mojave Desert.

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