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Meaning of the Name Hector

Updated January 18, 2026 by Jennifer M.

Hector

Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Anchor, Steadfast

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What is the meaning of the name Hector?

The name Hector is primarily a male name of Greek origin that means Anchor, Steadfast.

Hector Elizondo, actor.

People who like the name Hector also like:

Theodore, Felix, Gabriel, Henry, Sebastian, Arthur, Alexander, Ophelia, Sophia, Helena, Charlotte, Stella, Genevieve, Aurora

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Stats for the Name Hector

Hector is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts

Hector is currently #380 in U.S. births

Songs about Hector

Hector's House - Ian Carr