HECTOR
The meaning of the unisex name Hector is TENACIOUS.
Details on HECTOR:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Meaning(s):
- Tenacious
- Popularity for Boy:
- 745th in the USA (top 5%)
- Popularity for Girl:
- 25,422nd in the USA (bottom 25%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
858 births
HECTOR as a BOY in 2024
7 births
HECTOR as a GIRL in 2008
The meaning(s) of HECTOR:
The name Hector is a Spanish baby name. In Spanish the meaning of the name Hector is: Tenacious.
The name Hector is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Hector is: Tenacious.
The name Hector is a Shakespearean baby name. In Shakespearean the meaning of the name Hector is: The History of Troilus and Cressida' King Priam's son.
The name Hector is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Hector is: Holding fast; bully.Steadfast.
The name Hector is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Hector is: Brother of Paris.
USA SSA birth(s) for HECTOR:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name HECTOR
HECTOR as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 858 births |
| 2023 | 831 births |
| 2022 | 927 births |
| 2021 | 899 births |
| 2020 | 856 births |
| 2019 | 985 births |
| 2018 | 1012 births |
| 2017 | 1070 births |
| 2016 | 1096 births |
| 2015 | 1192 births |
| 2014 | 1213 births |
| 2013 | 1256 births |
| 2012 | 1324 births |
| 2011 | 1413 births |
| 2010 | 1562 births |
| 2009 | 1843 births |
HECTOR as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 7 births |
| 2004 | 5 births |
| 2001 | 5 births |
| 1999 | 5 births |
| 1996 | 12 births |
| 1995 | 11 births |
| 1994 | 17 births |
| 1993 | 18 births |
| 1992 | 13 births |
| 1991 | 16 births |
| 1990 | 12 births |
| 1989 | 11 births |
| 1988 | 18 births |
| 1987 | 19 births |
| 1986 | 18 births |
| 1985 | 14 births |
About the name HECTOR
Hector, a name steeped in history and heroism, emanates strength and loyalty from its origins in ancient Greece, derived from the Greek name 'Hektōr,' meaning "holding fast" or "to possess." This noble name resonates through the annals of literature, famously borne by the valiant Trojan prince in Homer's "Iliad," symbolizing courage and duty in the face of adversity. Widely embraced in cultures across Europe and Latin America, Hector finds a welcoming home in countries such as Spain, where it is celebrated for its regal sound and rich heritage, as well as in France, where it carries an air of sophistication. In the Philippines, Hector is a name that evokes respect and admiration, often associated with steadfastness and integrity. With its deep roots and powerful connotations, Hector is not just a name but a legacy, inviting the promise of resilience and honor for the child who bears it.
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