Ector
Ector is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Holding fast or steadfast.
Origin and history
Ector is an archaic spelling and variant of Hector, derived from the Greek name Hektor meaning 'holding fast'. In Arthurian legend, Sir Ector is the adoptive father of King Arthur. In the United States, it remains a rare masculine choice with a classic, literary hero motif.
Popularity in the United States
783 babies in the United States have been named Ector since 1880. It ranks #3893 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- CA (50.2 %)
- TX (49.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 7 |
| 1920-1930 | 41 |
| 1930-1940 | 18 |
| 1940-1950 | 12 |
| 1950-1960 | 97 |
| 1960-1970 | 80 |
| 1970-1980 | 101 |
| 1980-1990 | 119 |
| 1990-2000 | 150 |
| 2000-2010 | 126 |
| 2010-2019 | 26 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Famous people named Ector
- Sir Ector: Fictional Knight, Legendary Figure
Fun facts
- Sir Ector is famous in mythology as the noble knight who raised Arthur Pendragon as his foster son.
- The name shares its etymological root with the Trojan hero Hector, coming from a Greek verb meaning 'to possess' or 'to hold fast'.