boy's name
Hektor
HEK-tor
- Origin Polish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 265
Hektor is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Hektor is a name of Polish origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2019, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 87,827 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2008.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Hektor Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 66 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 35 |
How Popular Is Hektor?
In 2025, Hektor was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Hektor Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Hektor
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hektor Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hektor over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hektor
- Pronunciation HEK-tor
Sibling Names for Hektor
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hektor — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hektor
How popular is the name Hektor?
In 2025, Hektor was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Hektor a girl's or a boy's name?
Hektor is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hektor?
Hektor has 2 syllables.
When was Hektor most popular?
Hektor peaked in 2019, when 12 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Hektor a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Hektor currently ranks #3,548 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.