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Héctor

"holding fast"

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EK·tor

2 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Where it comes from

Greek Hektor, from echein (to hold, to possess)

What Héctor means

Héctor is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "holding fast". It comes from Greek Hektor, from echein (to hold, to possess). It is pronounced EK-tor.

The Trojan hero of the Iliad. Héctor Suárez, comic actor. Héctor Herrera, footballer.

Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.

Related meanings: warrior, mythology, protector.

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Héctor means holding fast

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