Hector
Meaning of Hector
The name Hector is a strong and timeless choice for boys, pronounced as HEK-tur (/ˈhɛktər/). With roots in ancient Greek mythology, Hector was a Trojan prince and the greatest warrior of Troy during the Trojan War, known for his noble character and valiant spirit. This historical association lends an air of heroism and strength to the name. In recent years, Hector has maintained steady popularity in the United States, consistently ranking within the top 400 names for newborn boys. The name's enduring appeal can be attributed to its rich cultural heritage and its embodiment of courage and honor. Variations of the name include Hektor, offering a slight twist on this classic moniker.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as HEK-tur (/ˈhɛktər/)
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Notable People Named Hector
| Louis-Hector Berlioz was a prominent French Romantic composer and conductor known for his orchestral works, choral pieces, operas, and hybrid genres. |
| Hector Guimard was a prominent French architect and designer known for his influential Art Nouveau style, particularly for his iconic designs for the Castel Beranger and the Paris Metro entrances. |
| Hector Hugo Balderas Jr. is an American lawyer and former attorney general of New Mexico, known for being the youngest statewide Hispanic elected official in the nation and for his service in various political positions. |
| Hector Osvaldo Jiménez is a professional soccer player for Austin FC in Major League Soccer. |
| Zolile Hector Pieterson was a South African schoolboy who was shot and killed at the age of 12 during the Soweto uprising, and his death is commemorated on Youth Day in South Africa. |
| Hector Martin Cantero, also known as marcan, is a prominent security hacker and lead developer on the Asahi Linux project. |
| Hector Abhayavardhana was a prominent Sri Lankan Trotskyist theoretician and a founding member of the Bolshevik-Leninist Party of India, Ceylon, and Burma. |
| Hector Malot - Hector-Henri Malot, a French writer from La Bouille, Seine-Maritime, initially studied law but later pursued his passion for literature, working as a dramatic and literary critic. |
| Hector DeLuca - Hector F. DeLuca, a renowned biochemist and professor, is celebrated for his groundbreaking research on Vitamin D and his significant contributions to the field of pharmaceuticals. |
| Héctor Garza, also known as Héctor Solano Segura, was a renowned Mexican professional wrestler who worked for major promotions in Mexico and the United States. |
| Héctor Lavoe, a Puerto Rican salsa singer, is considered one of the most important and influential figures in the history of salsa music due to his exceptional voice and contribution to popularizing the genre in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. |
| Héctor Alfredo Moreno Herrera is a Mexican professional footballer known for his role as a centre-back for Liga MX club Monterrey and the Mexico national team. |
| Héctor P. García - Héctor Pérez García was a prominent Mexican-American physician, World War II veteran, and civil rights advocate who founded the American GI Forum. |
| Héctor Elizondo is an American character actor known for his roles in television series like Chicago Hope and Last Man Standing, as well as in films such as Pretty Woman and The Princess Diaries. |
| Héctor Alterio - Héctor Benjamín Alterio Onorato is a renowned Argentine actor recognized for his work in theatre, film, and television in Argentina and Spain. |
