Boy name
Hektor name meaning
“one who holds; possessor”
Hektor means one who holds or possesses and comes from Ancient Greek Hektōr, associated with ekhein, meaning to hold or have. It is used as a boys’ name in Türkiye. Hector, the Trojan warrior in Homer’s Iliad, gives the name a concrete literary and mythological association.
What does Hektor mean?
One who holds; possessor
In Turkish: tutan, elinde bulunduran
Hektor is the name of a principal defender of Troy in Homer's Iliad. He is presented as the son of Priam and the husband of Andromache. This literary setting gives the name associations with defence and warfare, which belong to its mythological story rather than its literal etymological meaning.
Origin of the name Hektor
From ancient Greek Hektōr, associated with the verb ekhein, meaning to hold or possess.
How to pronounce Hektor
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hektoɾ/ |
Is Hektor a boy’s name?
Yes, Hektor is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hektor does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Hektor
Famous people named Hektor
- Hektor Dukas · b. 1885
FAQ about the name Hektor
What is the meaning of Hektor?
Hektor means “one who holds; possessor”. From ancient Greek Hektōr, associated with the verb ekhein, meaning to hold or possess.
Is Hektor a boy’s name?
Yes, Hektor is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hektor in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hektor nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hektor?
Hektor is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Hektor have?
Hektor has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Hektor?
Hektor does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Hektor?
Notable people named Hektor include Hektor Dukas.
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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