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The name Hector peaked for girls at #3605 in 1974. Hector is also used for boys, ranking #409 in 2025.

The name Hector is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "holding fast".

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Previously used primarily by Latino families, this name of the great hero of the Trojan War is beginning to be considered more seriously by others seeking noble ancient hero names as well. Currently in the US and UK Top 500, the French Top 200, and the Spanish Top 100, it is pronounced as HEHK-tuhr in English, EHK-TAWR in French, and EHK-tor in Spanish. 
 
Derived from the Greek Hektor, it has the sturdy meaning of "holding fast", suggestive of endurance and strength, making it appealing in the same way as Alexander or Victor. It appears in Greek mythology, a Trojan war hero, killed by Achilles for killing Patroclus. It additionally appears in Arthurian legend as the name of the knight who raised King Arthur as his own son.
 In addition to being used for many contemporary Hispanic movie and TV characters,
other Hectors appeared in such films as Mystic Pizza and Lars and the Real Girl. In literature, you can find Hectors in Thackeray's Vanity Fair, Balzac's Cousin Bette and Alan Bennet's The History Boys.
 Some notable real-life Hectors: composer Berlioz and actor Elizando.

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The name Hector is currently ranked #409 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #156 in 1992. The name is most popular in HECTOR, HECTOR, and HECTOR. Hector is occasionally used for girls in 2008.

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