Hektor vs Traver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Traver

Boy #28,923 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who crosses; toll collector at a crossing"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,923
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Trav

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Popularity Comparison

Hektor Rank #28,978
Traver Rank #28,923

Traver is more popular, ranked #28923 vs #28978 for Hektor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hektor ___

No pairings available yet.

Traver ___

  • Traver James
  • Traver Scott
  • Traver Lee
  • Traver Dean
  • Traver Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Traver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hektor or Traver more popular?

Traver is more popular, ranked #28923 compared to Hektor at #28978 in the United States.

What do Hektor and Traver mean?

Traver means "one who crosses; toll collector at a crossing" (Old French origin).

Are Hektor and Traver boy or girl names?

Hektor is primarily a boy name. Traver is primarily a boy name.

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