Hector name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Boy

Origin: Old Greek, English, French and Spanish

Usage: English, Spanish, French, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Hector

he(c)-tor

Meaning: Steadfast, Anchor, Holds Fast, Star, Coined from Esther Vanho, Hold, Possess, Who Owns and Preserver

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What does Hector mean?
Variations of Hector
How popular is Hector?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Hector
Sibling Names for Hector
Famous People Named Hector
Lists having Hector

What does Hector mean?

Hector means Steadfast, Anchor, Holds Fast, Star, Coined from Esther Vanho, Hold, Possess, Who Owns or Preserver is used specifically in French, Finnish, Swedish, Spanish, English, Norwegian and Danish is came from English, French, Old Greek and Spanish is used as a unisex name .

Hector is version of contemporary Hektor. Hektor is Nordic cognate of Hector. Originated from Old Greek, Popular and Ceaseless Hektor, Hektor means "Possess and Hold". Also Hector is Latin cognate of The Greek Name ‘Εκτωρ.

It is celebrated on July 21.

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How do I pronounce Hector?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Hector is he(c)-tor.

Variants of Hector

Hektor

Names that rhyme with Hector

How popular is the name Hector?

Hector was a popular name in United States. Over 103000 babies have been given the name in 182 years. At its zenith in 1990, it ranked 156th when 2458 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 182 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 500 baby names a staggering 96 times Also, Hector is a popular name in Spain given to over 21034 babies in 15 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 2006, 2145 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 24th position. In addition to that, the name has been in the top 50 baby names 12 times

Hector is common in England and Wales where over 2258 new-borns have been given the name since 1996.

Presently the moniker is on a rise, in 2016, the moniker grabbed the 255th spot and 206 baby boys were given the name. Also, Hector is a common name in France given to over 7576 babies in 119 years.

Currently at its peak, it ranked 143rd when 320 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

In Belgium, Hector is a unique name where it has been in use since 2002 and has secured the place in top 300 names.

Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 252 on boy names chart when 47 babies were named Hector. Over 298 people have been named Hector in Belgium. Hector is an uncommon baby name in still in use in Ireland.

During its 21 years of usage in Switzerland, it had made up to just the top 500 boy names. There are over 128 babies that have been given the name Hector in Switzerland.

However things change on global perspective, Hector is extremely popular in Mexico where every 1 in 300 have the name as well as in, Argentina, Colombia, Chile and Venezuela. Also the baby name is popular in Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, Honduras, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Uruguay, Philippines, Paraguay, Bolivia, Panama, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Canada.

As per our research, over 2330000 people has been named Hector globally.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	384	828	0	0
2022	354	923	0	0
2021	360	896	0	0
2020	364	852	0	0
2019	341	983	0	0
2018	329	1011	0	0
2017	318	1073	0	0
2016	319	1099	0	0
2015	303	1193	0	0
2014	292	1213	0	0

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Facts

Hector in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	68	88	0	7
	140	22	5	0
	752	357	2	1
	58	158	2	1
	899	0	2	0

Here's what numbers has to say about Hector

Wasting time on gossip and small talks piss you off but also teaches you how to avoid people like this. You keep following your heart in order to avoid disappointment and solitude. You work hard to become a better person for yourself, and for the people you love. Focus on your dreams and create the life you always imagined for yourself. You are co-operative, caring and courteous individual. You should learn to live in the moment.

Looking for a name like Hector? Please go through the following names

Maggie - Meaning of Maggie is The Pearl, Flower Name or Scottish Form of Margaret used for both genders, used particulary in Norwegian, Swedish and Danish is originated from Old Greek and Hebrew
Agnese - Agnese's meaning is The Chaste or The Pure is rooted from Old Greek and is used for girls is dominantly used in Swedish, Danish and Italian
Jace - Preeminent Jace is used primarily in English, Jace means "Nickname, A Healing or A Combination of the Initials J or C" used for both genders is originated from Old Greek
Halley - Prevailing unisex name Halley is used majorly in Finnish and English, Halley means "Holy, From the Meadow Near the Hall or From the Hall" is of Old Greek, Germanic and Old Norse origin
Geronimo - Odd boy name Geronimo is prevalently used in Italian, Greek and Spanish has its roots in Old Greek, Geronimo means "Holy Name or Sacred Name"

Sibling Names for Hector

When it comes to choosing a baby name, some parents like to keep things simple and classic while others prefer unique and creative names. If you have chosen the name Hector for your little one, you may be interested in finding sibling names that complement and go well with it. Here are some suggestions to consider:

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Famous people named Hector

Hector Berlioz, French Romantic composer
Hector Dyer, American athlete
Hector Macneill, Scottish poet born near Roslin, Midlothian
Hector Pieterson, South African schoolboy
Hector P. Garcia, Mexican-American physician, surgeon
Hector Hatch, Fijian boxer, politician, and civil servant
Hector Bianciotti, Argentine-born French author and member of the Académie française
Hector Jandany, influential Australian painter and a representative of Aboriginal art
Hector McKinnon, CC
Hector Durville, French occultist and magnetizer
Hector Hughes, Scottish Labour Party politician
Hector MacKenzie, Baron MacKenzie of Culkein, Scottish nurse and former trade union official
Hector Hyppolite, Haitian painter

Hector Wright, retired Jamaican football midfielder
Hector Charlesworth, Canadian writer, editor, and critic
Hector de Lacy, leading Melbourne-based Australian rules football writer
Hector François Chataigner de Cramahé, Huguenot officer
Hector Levesque, Canadian academic and researcher
Hector Bolitho, New Zealand author, novelist and biographer
Hector Begeo, three-time Olympian representing the Philippines
Hector Theophilus de Cramahé,
Hector Sévin, Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and was former Archbishop of Lyon
Hector Kinloch, Australian academic and politician
Hector Allard, Canadian diplomat
Hector Hodler, Swiss Esperantist
Hector Ayala, Argentine guitarist and composer

Hector Ruiz, ansiinc
Hector Zagal, Mexican philosopher, essayist, novelist
Hector Boece, Scottish philosopher and historian
Hector Rason, seventh Premier of Western Australia
Hector Guimard, French architect
Hector Malot, French writer born in La Bouille, Seine-Maritime
Hector Monro, Baron Monro of Langholm, Conservative & Unionist Party politician
Hector Munro, 8th laird of Novar, British soldier
Hector, Finnish singer-songwriter
Hector Lachlan Stewart MacLean, Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross
Hector Luis Bustamante, Colombian-American actor
Hector MacDonald, distinguished Victorian soldier
Hector McNeil, Scottish Labour politician
Hector Fabre, French Canadian lawyer, journalist, diplomat

Hector Ó hEochagáin, Irish television and radio presenter from Navan
Hector Waller, senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy
Hector A. Cafferata Jr., Hector Albert Cafferata Jr
Hector Munro Chadwick, English philologist and historian
Hector Abhayavardhana, Sri Lankan Trotskyist theoretician
Hector McGregor, senior Royal Air Force commander
Hector de Saint-Denys Garneau, French Canadian poet and painter
Hector Marinaro, all-time leader in points and goals
Hector Barreto, 21st Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration
Hector De La Torre, American politician from Los Angeles County
Hector Sam, Trinidadian former international footballer striker
Hector Daniel, South African military commander

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Instituto Nacional de Estadística, https://www.ine.es/dyngs/INEbase/en/operacion.htm?c=Estadistica_C&cid=1254736177009&menu=resultados&idp=1254734710990#_tabs-1254736195498
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html

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