Hektor

Hektor is a boy baby name. Ranked #28,978 in the US, popular nicknames include Hek, Hey, and Hekie.

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Boy Name #28,978 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Hektor is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Hektor often also consider Darney, Delancey, Dovie .

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Historical Record

Hektor first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.

Over 101 babies have been named Hektor in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Hektor is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,978 for boy names in the US .

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#28,978
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#28,978
Total SSA Count
5

Nicknames

Hek Hey Hekie Hektie

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Darney Boy Old French Delancey Boy Norman French Dovie Boy Old English Standard Boy Old French Dynasty Boy Greek dynamis (root) Flavis Boy Latin Christoffer Boy Greek Christophoros

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"dove (the bird)"

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"golden, yellow-haired"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hektor

Is Hektor a boy or girl name?
Hektor is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Hektor?
Hektor is currently ranked #28978 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Hektor?
Common nicknames for Hektor include Hek, Hey, Hekie, and Hektie.
Is Hektor a common or rare name?
Hektor is an uncommon name, ranked #28978 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Hektor?
Hektor pairs well with Darney, Delancey, Dovie, Standard in style and sound.

About the Name Hektor

Hektor is a boy name .

Hektor is currently ranked #28,978 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Hektor include Hek, Hey, Hekie, and Hektie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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