N
NamyLab

Hector

male

Meaning

"Steadfast Holder"

A classical Greek name borne by a Trojan hero in Homeric tradition, it conveys notions of holding fast or defending.

MythologyMythologicalVintageRetro

Popularity History of Hector

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#380Top 500

Loading chart...

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

Pick any SSA release year to inspect that year's national ranking and how it changed from the year before.

Selected Year Rank
#380

Hector was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+4

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Hector Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Hector.

1 ideas
Hec
Nickname

Similar Names to Hector

male

Andrew

AN-droo

“Manly; Strong”

#68
|Greek
male

Alexander

al-ig-ZAN-der

“Defender of Men”

#27
|Greek
male

Arthur

AR-ther

“Bear Man”

#105
|Celtic
male

Albert

AL-bert

“Noble Bright”

#606
|Germanic
male

Alex

“Defender”

#205
|Greek
male

Angel

“Messenger”

#63
|Greek
male

Alvin

“Noble Friend”

#791
|English
male

Alejandro

“Defender of Men”

#184
|Spanish
male

Andre

“Manly”

#350
|French
male

Arnold

“Eagle Power”

#1681
|Germanic

Baby Name Lists That Include Hector

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Hector, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

20 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables2
Length6 letters

Sibling Ideas