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Boy Name

Hector

"Holding fast, steadfast"

Ranked #188 for boys

About the Name Hector

Meaning

Holding fast, steadfast

Origin

Greek

Gender

Boy

First Letter

H

Boy Rank

#188

Hector is a boy name of Greek origin. The name means "Holding fast, steadfast" and is currently ranked #188 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with H or explore other Greek names.

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Popularity Over Time

#155
1950
#120
1960
#88
1970
#68
1980
#75
1990
#88
2000
#120
2010
#188
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Hector

  • Ho Hector of Troy
  • HB Hector Berlioz

Names Similar to Hector

Henry

Boy

Ruler of the home, estate ruler

Germanic #7

Hugo

Boy

Mind, intellect, spirit

Germanic #172
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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
6
Starts with
H
Origin
Greek

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