Hector

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Hector was the legendary Trojan War hero killed by Achilles in Greek mythology. Also a literary name for a character in the Shakespearean tragedy, "Troilus and Cressida." Peaked at No. 156 during the 1990s. A parent favorite in Spain.

Popularity: Ranked #226 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Greek; Spanish
Gender: Male
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Famous Hectors: Hector Elizondo; Hector Berlioz (French composer); + Add a Famous Hector
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