About the name Hector
Hector is the tragic hero of the Iliad, the Trojan prince who fights knowing he will lose, and the name has never shaken that noble melancholy. Latin American families kept it thoroughly alive in the twentieth century, which is why it feels classical and contemporary at once.
Hector is a boy name of Greek origin, pronounced HEK-tor. On the NameRarity scale it scores 53 out of 100, which places it in the uncommon band — familiar to everyone, yet rarely duplicated in the same room. Its strongest period was the 1990s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Hector?
Hector sits at approximately #520 in recent US rankings. Roughly 76 people per million carry it — about 1 in 13,158. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.
Famous people named Hector
- Héctor LavoePuerto Rican salsa singer
- Hector BerliozFrench Romantic composer
Spellings and variants of Hector
Names similar to Hector
Stephen
STEE-vun
Crown, garland
Hamza
HAM-zuh
Lion, strong and steadfast
Dorian
DOR-ee-un
Of the Dorian people
Evander
ih-VAN-der
Good man
Hardik
HAR-dik
Heartfelt, sincere, from the heart
Hitesh
hih-TAYSH
Lord of goodwill, one who wishes well
Orion
oh-RY-un
Rising in the sky, hunter
Peter
PEE-ter
Rock, stone
Hector — frequently asked questions
What does the name Hector mean?
Hector means "Holding fast, steadfast defender". It is a name of Greek origin, most often given to a boy.
How do you pronounce Hector?
Hector is pronounced HEK-tor, with 2 syllables.
How rare is the name Hector?
Hector scores 53 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it uncommon. Roughly 1 in every 13,158 people carry it — about 76 per million.
What is the numerology number for Hector?
Hector carries the expression number 33, known as The Master Teacher. Its soul urge number is 11 and its personality number is 22.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Hector?
The lucky number for Hector is 33 (with 6, 15, 24 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Aquamarine Glow. The traditional lucky day is Friday and the associated gemstone is Turquoise.
Is Hector a popular name?
Hector currently sits around rank #520 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 1990s.