Hektor
Greek Mythology · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hektor
Hektor derives from the ancient Greek name �έκτωρ (Hektōr), meaning "holding fast" or "steadfast," from the Greek root *sekh- meaning "to hold" or "to have." The name is primarily associated with Greek and Germanic cultures, with historical prominence through Homer's Iliad (the Trojan prince Hector), and remains common in Scandinavian countries, Germany, and Greek-speaking regions.
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Etymology
Hektor derives from the ancient Greek name �έκτωρ (Hektōr), meaning "holding fast" or "steadfast," from the Greek root *sekh- meaning "to hold" or "to have." The name is primarily associated with Greek and Germanic cultures, with historical prominence through Homer's Iliad (the Trojan prince Hector), and remains common in Scandinavian countries, Germany, and Greek-speaking regions.
Hektor currently ranks #13,044 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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