All about the name EKTOR

Meaning, origin, history.

The name Ektor is of Greek origin, derived from the word 'ἕκτωρ', which means 'holder'. It is composed of the elements 'ἕκτος', meaning 'sixth', and '-τωρ', a suffix that denotes an agent or holder. In Greek mythology, Ektor was a hero who participated in the Trojan War. The name gained prominence through Homer's epic poem, the 'Iliad', where Ektor is depicted as one of the greatest warriors on the Trojan side.

See also

Greek
Greece

Popularity of the name EKTOR since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"Ektor had five babies born in 2017."