Hector

Pronunciation: [ h-EHKT-er ]

Girl Name #19,377 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Hector is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-EHKT-er.

Parents who love the name Hector often also consider Helen, Henrietta, Hettie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #19,377
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Hec Hey Hecie Hectie

Also a Boy Name

Hector is also used as a boy name, ranked #381.

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Similar Names

Helen Henrietta Hettie Helena Hester Helene Henry Hedwig

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hector

Is Hector a boy or girl name?

Hector is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #19377. As a boy name, it is ranked #381. Hector is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Hector?

Hector is pronounced h-EHKT-er.

How popular is the name Hector?

Hector is currently ranked #19377 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Hector?

Common nicknames for Hector include Hec, Hey, Hecie, and Hectie.

Is Hector a common or rare name?

Hector is an uncommon name, ranked #19377 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Hector

Hector is a girl name .

Is Hector a boy or girl name? Hector is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #19,377 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #381. Hector is more commonly used as a boy name.

Hector is currently ranked #19,377 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Hector include Hec, Hey, Hecie, and Hectie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.