Name:
Hector
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Greek, Spanish
Meaning:
Hector is of Old Greek origin. The name is derived from the Greek name 'Ekheim', which means 'to hold or to possess'. The most famous person who possessed the name Hector was the Trojan prince in Homer's epic poem Iliad.
Pronunciation:
HEK-tər
The Five Elements:
Wood
Famous Hector:
Hector Berlioz : composer
Hector Cruz : baseball player
Hector Gimenez : baseball player
Hector Luna : baseball player
Hector Pulido : soccer player
Hector Valle : baseball player
Hector Zazou : musician