Names Hèctor

Hèctor

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Hector means "holding fast" or "steadfast" in Greek mythology, referring to Hector of Troy, a brave warrior and protector.
Popularity
Hector is a well-liked name worldwide. It is popular in many Spanish-speaking countries as well as in the United States, where it has consistently ranked among the top 400 baby names for the past century.

cartoon of the name Hèctor
Cartoon of Hèctor

Hèctor Name meanings & History

Hector means "holding fast" or "steadfast" in Greek mythology, referring to Hector of Troy, a brave warrior and protector. Catalan form of Hector. Hector is commonly used as a first name for males born in Spanish-speaking countries or families with Spanish heritage. It can also be used in English-speaking countries as an alternative to more popular names like Henry, Harry, or Harold.

Zodiac Sign of Hèctor: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Hèctor:

H: Hope,Hyper,Heart's Desire,Hobnobbing,Haggle

E: Exaggerate,Entertain,Expressive,Enlighten,Enliven,Environment

C: Choice,Copycat,Curious,Cute,Clever,Chatty,Candid

T: Doubting Thomas,Truth,Talkative,Tacky,Tireless,Testy,Touchy

O: Obsolete,Obsessive,Ostentatious,Organized,Obstinate

R: Resourceful,Restless,Rational,Reason

Hèctor is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Hector include Hector Elizondo, an American actor, and footballer Héctor Bellerín.

Related Names to Hèctor

Other names related to Hector include Ettore (Italian) and Héctora (Portuguese).

Ettore cartoon Ettore
Héctor cartoon Héctor