Hector - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Hector \he(c)-tor\ is pronounced HEK-tor. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "steadfast". In Homer's "Iliad", Hector was a prince of Troy. Designer Ettore Sottsass; composer Hector Berlioz.

Hector has 2 variant forms: Ector and Ettore.

Hector is a very popular 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 Hector. Click here to compare Hector with related baby names.