Hector

Boy

Origin: Greek · Spanish

Meaning

“Greek name often derived from echein, 'to hold fast'”

Source

Cultural Notes

Hector was the greatest Trojan warrior in the Iliad

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1920s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Hector

  • Hector Berlioz (composer), Saki (Hector Hugh Munro, writer)
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