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Derived from the Greek name 'Ἕκτωρ (Hektor)', meaning 'holding fast' or 'defender'. In Greek mythology, Hector was a Trojan prince and the greatest warrior for the city of Troy during the Trojan War.
The name Hector is of Greek origin and means Strong and brave warrior, Steadfast, Anchor, Holds Fast, Star, Coined from Esther Vanhomrigh, Tenacious, Defend, Hold Fast, Coined from Esther Vanho. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Hector is commonly found in United States of America, Mexico, Colombia, and 88 more countries.
Hector Pronunciation Guide
Phonetic Pronunciation: HEK-tuhr
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈhɛktər/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: HH EH K T ER
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
ℹ️ About ARPAbet Pronunciation
This pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET system, a phonetic notation developed by the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) for speech recognition systems. Each ARPABET symbol corresponds to a distinct sound in English. For example, 'JH' represents the sound as in 'joke,' 'AA' represents the sound as in 'father,' and 'N' represents the sound as in 'no.'
The pronunciation guide was generated using the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary, a public domain resource for phonetic pronunciations of words.
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Hector Name Popularity
At NamesLook, the name Hector is recorded 169,454 times globally, ranking it as the 298th most common name worldwide.
Hector is most prevalent in United States of America, with 39,781 occurrences, making it the 112th most popular name in the country.
In Mexico, the name Hector is found among 1 in every 27 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
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Last Updated: June 4, 2024 08:02 PM (GMT + 5.30)
Hector Real Obituary - Hartford, CT - Hartford Courant Source: Hartford Courant |
Published on: June 04, 2024
Hector Perez Obituary - Oley, PA - The Mercury Source: The Mercury |
Published on: June 04, 2024
Ortiz, Hector F. - Warwick Beacon Source: Warwick Beacon |
Published on: June 03, 2024
Woodland Joint Unified School District administrator Hector Molina supports students - Woodland Daily Democrat Source: Woodland Daily Democrat |
Published on: June 02, 2024
Forest Acres homicide: Man playing dice game fatally shot by unidentified suspects at large area popular for truckers - KTRK-TV Source: KTRK-TV |
Published on: June 01, 2024
The BoF Podcast | Héctor Bellerín on Football, Fashion and His New Brand, Gospel Estudios | BoF - The Business of Fashion Source: The Business of Fashion |
Published on: May 31, 2024
New York Jets might use Bruce Hector for extra defensive line practice squad depth - Gang Green Nation Source: Gang Green Nation |
Published on: May 31, 2024
Hesperia man fatally struck by train while trying to save his dog - VVdailypress.com Source: VVdailypress.com |
Published on: May 31, 2024
Actor Jamie Hector Lifts City Youth to Screen And Stage - BK Reader Source: BK Reader |
Published on: May 30, 2024
Hector Aramburu Obituary - Oak Lawn, IL - Dignity Memorial Source: Dignity Memorial |
Published on: May 20, 2024
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