Hector is a ♂ boy’s name.
Origin of the name Hector
Hector is a Latinized form of the name Hektor, which is of Greek origin.
What is the meaning of the name Hector?
Hector means “holding fast” (from ancient Greek “héktōr/ἕκτωρ” = holding fast or “ékhō/ἔχω” = to hold/to possess).
Pronunciation of Hector
Variants of the name Hector
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The name Hector is ranked #2994 overall.
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Last updated: 4/13/2022
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