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Hector name meaning
First Name
104k
in the U.S.
since 1880
104k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
4k
in the U.S.
in 2010
4k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Hector mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Hector
User Submitted Origins
Spanish
60%
English
23%
Greek
9%
Mexican
5%
Geez
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Spain says the name Hector means "Warrior" and is of Greek origin.
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Hector is of Greek origin and means "warrior for example Greek Hector means Warrior".
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Hector means "Steadfast" and is of Greek origin.
- A user from New Hampshire, U.S. says the name Hector is of Greek origin and means "Holding fast. To hold. To possess".
- According to a user from Florida, U.S., the name Hector is of Spanish origin and means "To be faithful to".
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Hector is of English origin and means "'Gift of God".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Hec"tor
A bully; a blustering, turbulent, insolent, fellow; one who vexes or provokes.
Etymology: From the Trojan warrior Hector, the son of Priam
verb Hec"tor
To treat with insolence; to threaten; to bully; hence, to torment by words; to tease; to taunt; to worry or irritate by bullying.
verb Hec"tor
To play the bully; to bluster; to be turbulent or insolent.
Other Dictionary Sources
- (Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
- Be bossy towards
Wiktionary
From Latin Hectōr or Ancient Greek Ἕκτωρ (Héktōr), from ἕκτωρ (héktōr, “holding fast”), from ἔχειν (ékhein),present active infinitive of ἔχω (ékhō, “to have, own, possess; to hold”), from Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ- (“to hold; to overpower”).
- (Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A Trojan hero in Homer's Iliad.
- A male given name from Ancient Greek
Hector was also found in the following language(s): Dutch and French
Notable Persons Named Hector
Notable Persons Named Hector
Héctor Bellerín
Héctor Bellerín is a soccer player for the Arsenal F.C., FC Barcelona, Arsenal F.C. Academy, Watford F.C., Spain national under-16 football team, Spain national under-17 football team, and Spain national under-19 football team. Héctor was born on March 19th, 1995 in Barcelona, Spain. Héctor is also known as Bellerín Moruno and Héctor.
Héctor Elizondo
Héctor Elizondo is an actor. He has had major accomplishments since 1963. Héctor was born on December 22nd, 1936 in New York City. Héctor is also known as Hector Elizondo.
Hector Lombard
Hector was born on February 2nd, 1978 in Matanzas, Cuba.
Hector Hugh Munro
Hector Hugh Munro was a writer. Hector was born on December 18th, 1870 in Sittwe. He left this life on November 14th, 1916.
Héctor Camacho
Héctor Camacho was a boxer. Héctor was born on May 24th, 1962 in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. He left this life on November 24th, 2012.
Héctor Cúper
Héctor Cúper is a soccer player for the Egypt national football team, Club Ferro Carril Oeste, Independiente Rivadavia, Club Atlético Huracán, and Argentina national football team. Héctor was born on November 16th, 1955 in Chabás, Santa Fe, Argentina.
- Héctor LavoeSinger-songwriter
- Tico TorresMusician
- Héctor OliveraBaseball Player
- Hector SantiagoBaseball Player
- Héctor MorenoSoccer Player
- Hector GuimardArchitect
- Ricardo MontanerMusician
- Héctor GuerreroWrestler
- Shitty_Watercolour
- Héctor BabencoFilm Director
- Atahualpa YupanquiMusician
- Héctor HerreraSoccer Player
- Hector MalotWriter
- Buddy ZabalaMusician
Notable Persons With the Last Name Hector
Notable Persons With the Last Name Hector
Jonas Hector
Jonas Hector is a soccer player for the FC Köln, SV Auersmacher, and Germany national football team. Jonas was born on May 27th, 1990 in Saarbrücken.
Jamie Hector
Jamie Hector is an actor. His most notable accomplishments were from 1997 to 1997. Jamie was born on October 7th, 1975 in Brooklyn.
Michael Malik Hector
Michael Malik Hector is a soccer player for the Reading F.C., Chelsea F.C., Millwall F.C., Thurrock F.C., Bracknell Town F.C., Didcot Town F.C., Havant & Waterlooville F.C., Oxford City F.C., Horsham F.C., Dundalk F.C., Barnet F.C., Shrewsbury Town F.C., Aldershot Town F.C., Cheltenham Town F.C., and Aberd. Michael was born on July 19th, 1992 in East Ham, Nemos team.
Wayne Hector
Wayne Hector is a pop and contemporary r&b musician.
comte d'Estaing Charles Hector
comte d'Estaing Charles Hector is a military person.
Héctor
Héctor is a soccer player for the Real Sociedad, Real Zaragoza, Deportivo Aragón, and Real Sociedad B. Héctor was born on May 23rd, 1991 in Valladolid, Spain.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Hector | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 39.23% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 47.39% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.27% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.62% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 9.85% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Hector
People with the last name Hector are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Hector
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