Hector

Hector has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Hector isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Hector is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Hector was, in the past month, the 3349th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Hector is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Hector was viewed 56 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Hector's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Hector is most adored in West Virginia, New Hampshire and New Mexico.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Nevada, Minnesota and Indiana.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Hector.

Most popular breeds named Hector:

1. Chihuahua
2. Golden Retriever
3. Cocker Spaniel
4. Labrador Retriever
5. Australian Cattle Dog

• A dog named Hector appeared in the comic book Homeless Hector by Harry Hershfield.
• A bulldog named Hector played a role in the movie The Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries.

Hector is found in these categories:

scottish

Derived from Gaelic "Eachann", meaning horse lord or brown horse.

old-fashioned

Popular in ancient Greece, less so in modern dog parks.

spanish

Common masculine name originating from Spanish-speaking countries.