"Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil."
Christian Name · Greek Origin
Hector Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Hector
boy
Hector means "Holding fast; Steadfast; Anchor", a boy's name of Greek origin. The name Hector does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Hector holds fast without wavering — anchor sure, faith professed, hope entering within the veil, the steadfast soul gripping the promise of a faithful God.
Is Hector in the Bible?
No — the name Hector does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Holding fast; Steadfast; Anchor", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Hector.
Pronunciation:/HEK-tor/
OriginGreek
MeaningHolding fast; Steadfast; Anchor
What does Hector mean?
Hector is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "Holding fast; Steadfast; Anchor". Hector holds fast — and the anchor of the soul is hope in God.
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What does Hector mean in the Bible?
Hector means "Holding fast; Steadfast; Anchor" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Hector holds fast — and the anchor of the soul is hope in God. 'Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil.' Hector's grip never loosens because his hope is anchored in heaven.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Hector?
Hector is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Holding fast; Steadfast; Anchor" — not because Scripture names anyone Hector.
"Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised.)"
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Which books of the Bible mention Hector?
Hector is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Hector?
Hector holds fast without wavering — anchor sure, faith professed, hope entering within the veil, the steadfast soul gripping the promise of a faithful God.
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Names like Hector
Other Greek biblical names that share the spirit of "Holding fast; Steadfast; Anchor" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
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"Holding fast; Steadfast; Defender"
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Cressida
"Gold; Golden one"
girl
Lydia
"Woman from Lydia; Beautiful one"
girl
Daphne
"Laurel tree; Bay tree; Victory"
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Daphne
"Laurel tree; Bay tree; Victory"
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Dorian
"From the sea; Gift; Child of the sea"
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Lois
"Better; Superior; More desirable"
girl
Petra
"Rock; Stone"
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Hector name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Hector
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Hector?
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