Boy name
Hector name meaning
“one who holds; holds fast”
Hector means one who holds or holds fast. It is a Latin-letter form of Greek Hektōr, associated with the Greek verb meaning to hold, and is used for boys in Türkiye. Its principal literary association is Hector, the Trojan warrior portrayed in Homer's epic poem, the Iliad.
What does Hector mean?
One who holds; holds fast
In Turkish: tutan; elinde bulunduran
Hector is commonly written Hektor in Turkish literary and mythological texts. In Homer's Iliad, he is a principal defender of Troy. This literary association gives the name strong images of defense and courage, while its literal linguistic meaning concerns holding or maintaining possession.
Origin of the name Hector
Hector is the Latin-script form of Greek Hektōr. The name is associated with a Greek verb meaning ‘to hold’ or ‘possess’.
How to pronounce Hector
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hed͡ʒtoɾ/ |
Is Hector a boy’s name?
Yes, Hector is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hector does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
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FAQ about the name Hector
What is the meaning of Hector?
Hector means “one who holds; holds fast”. Hector is the Latin-script form of Greek Hektōr. The name is associated with a Greek verb meaning ‘to hold’ or ‘possess’.
Is Hector a boy’s name?
Yes, Hector is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hector in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hector nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hector?
Hector is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Hector have?
Hector has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Hector?
Hector does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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