Hector Name Origin
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Spanish (Hispanic) 50%
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French (Caucasian) 30%
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English (Caucasian) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Hector
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name Hector originates from Greek mythology, where Hector was a Trojan prince and a hero in the Trojan War. The name spread through Latin and Romance languages, especially in Spanish and French-speaking regions.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Hector each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).