Hektor
A boys’ name of Greek origin, meaning holding fast, steadfast.
Babies a year
6
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#3256
6 babies
Hektor by the numbers
In 2025, 6 babies in England and Wales were named Hektor.
Its American peak was 11 babies in 2009, making it a 2000s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Hektor. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Other names that mean strength
Like Hektor, each of these has strength in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Liamresolute protector; short form of William18,764 in the US (2017)
- Williamresolute protector14,922 in the US (2017)
- Ethanstrong, enduring12,398 in the US (2017)
- GabrielGod is my strength9,110 in the US (2017)
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Hektor
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