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Hector
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  • Used in: 3 countries

Origin: Indo

From Latin Hectōr or Ancient Greek Ἕκτωρ (Héktōr), from ἕκτωρ (héktōr, “holding fast”), from ἔχω (ékhō, “to have, hold”), from Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ- (“to hold; to overpower”).

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Rank #4748

United States Hector Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #7671
Frequency 4,000 people (1.48 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 42.73% Hispanic 9.33% Black 44.03% Asian/PI 0.65% Native Am. 0.43% Two+ 2.85%

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