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Hector (New Zealand)

Hector gender & usage
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Hector name origin
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Hector name meaning
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Hector popularity
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Hector is a given name of Greek origin, meaning "defender; holding fast". Explore Hector's popularity trends, related names, and more below.

Origin

Greek

Meaning

defender; holding fast

Categories

#Mythology#Celebrity#Literary

Hector has been recorded in baby name data for New Zealand. See the popularity chart and year-by-year rankings below.

Origin

Meaning

Defender; Holding Fast

Categories

#Mythology #Celebrity #Literary