Factor - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Factor \f(a)-ctor, fac-tor\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "businessman". Occupational name. A factor was the agent or steward of a large estate.

Baby names that sound like Factor are Victor and Viktor. Other similar baby names are Faydor, Hector and Ector.

Factor is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Factor. Click here to compare Factor with related baby names.