What does the name Hector mean?

The name Hector means "Steadfast".

What is the origin of the name Hector?

Hector is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 858 babies were named Hector in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Hector is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 858 →

All-Time Total: 107,614

Peak Year: 2005

Hector is of Greek origin, derived from the name Hektor, meaning "to hold" or "to possess."

Boy names closely related to Hector

Ricardo Jorge Pablo Sergio Eduardo Luis Carlos Edgar

Girl names closely related to Hector

Ivanna Kataleya Fernanda Ailani Catalina Violeta Jimena Alondra

Names with similar meaning to Hector

Hamza

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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