Name Meaning & Origin
"In Greek mythology, Hector was a Trojan prince, a hero, and the greatest warrior for Troy during the Trojan War"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
In Greek mythology, Hector was a Trojan prince, a hero, and the greatest warrior for Troy during the Trojan War. He is a major character in Homer's Iliad, where he leads the Trojans and their allies in the defense of Troy, killing countless Greek warriors. He is ultimately killed in single combat by the Greek hero Achilles, who proceeds to drag his dead body around the city of Troy behind his chariot.
In Greek mythology, Hector was a Trojan prince, a hero, and the greatest warrior for Troy during the Trojan War. He is a major character in Homer's Iliad, where he leads the Trojans and their allies in the defense of Troy, killing countless Greek warriors. He is ultimately killed in single combat by the Greek hero Achilles, who proceeds to drag his dead body around the city of Troy behind his chariot.
Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.
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Root element "Hektor" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "In Greek mythology, Hector was a Trojan prince, a hero, and the greatest warrior for Troy during the Trojan War".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~101 people named Hektor in the US. Peaked in 2009 with 11 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Hektor is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 11. Personality: 3.
Hektor is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 101 people in the United States are named Hektor. The name peaked in 2009 with 11 recorded uses.
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