Hector
Steadfast or hold
GenderBoyOriginGreekSay itHEK-terPopularityUncommon
Pronounced HEK-ter
About the name Hector
A stoic hero from the Iliad. It is a name that sounds grounded, brave, and deeply masculine.
Hector has a loyal, protective heart, much like the legendary Trojan hero he's named for.
Fun fact
Hector was the greatest warrior of Troy in Homer's Iliad, prized for defending his city and family above all else.
Nicknames for Hector
HeckTito
Variations
Hektor
Famous people named Hector
- Hector Elizondo (actor)
- Hector Bellerin (footballer)