At a glance
- In short
- Hec is a traditional male name with a strong and distinctive sound, originating from the Greek name Hector, meaning "holding fast" or "defender."
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1973 (#5,101)
- Babies in 1973
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- First recorded
- 1973 (the only year on record)
Meaning of Hec
Hec is a traditional male name with a strong and distinctive sound. Its origin can be traced back to the Greek name Hector, which means "holding fast" or "defender." Hec has a rugged and masculine feel, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a unique and powerful name for their baby boy. The pronunciation of Hec is straightforward, pronounced as hek (/hɛk/). Although not as common as its variation Hector, Hec has gained some popularity in recent years. According to data from the United States Social Security Administration, there were five occurrences of the name Hec in 1973, ranking at number 5,099.
How to pronounce Hec
- Pronounced hek /hɛk/
Popularity of Hec in the U.S.
Notable people named Hec
- Hec Edmundson — Clarence Sinclair Edmundson, known as Hec, was an American basketball and track coach.
- Hec Phillips — Hector Phillips was a Canadian athlete who competed in the 1920 and 1924 Olympics and carried Canada's flag at the 1924 Paris Games.
- Hec Davidson — Harold "Hec" Davidson was an Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the Victorian Football League.