What names are similar to Hector?
If you like Hector, consider Honor, Victor and Nestor. Like Hector, their spellings end in -or.
The same sound
Two syllables, ending the same way as Hector.
Honor Latin · esteem, distinction; virtue name from Latin honor
Victor Latin · conqueror
Nestor Greek · meaning disputed, traditionally wisdom, Homeric hero
Taylor English · "cutter of cloth," an occupational surname from Old French; among the first of the 1990s surname names to go fully unisex, riding high for girls and steady for boys. Polished, professional, and friendly all at once
The same roots
Also Greek names, from the tradition Hector comes from.
Atlas Greek · possibly "enduring"; in Greek mythology, the Titan who bears the heavens
Denis Greek · variant of Dennis, follower of Dionysus
Perseus Greek · destroyer; slayer of Medusa
Orpheus Greek · the darkness of night; legendary musician
The same feel
Also international and mythological names.
Conor Irish · lover of hounds, wise counsel (legendary King Conchobar mac Nessa)
Heitor Portuguese · steadfast (Portuguese form of Hector)
Ragnar Scandinavian · warrior's judgment (Norse; legendary Viking king)
Baldur Scandinavian · bold, brave (Norse mythology; son of Odin, god of light)
Names of the same moment
Each of these is at its highest in the 2000s, the same decade as Hector, on a similar curve.
Trevor Welsh · from a Welsh place name meaning 'large settlement'
Angel Greek · from Greek angelos, "messenger", through Latin angelus
Jayson Greek · variant of Jason (Greek Iason, "healer", from iaomai, "to heal")
Damon Greek · to tame, loyal friend
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