Ector
- Pronunciation
- [Ec-tor]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Father Of Arthur (Fifteenth Century)
- Origin
- Arthurian
Ector Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 783 baby boys have been named Ector. The name peaked in 1995 with 21 US births that year (rank #3224).
Top States for Ector
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Ector births are: California (127), Texas (126).
Other Arthurian-Origin Names Like Ector
If you like Ector's Arthurian origin, consider these related names: Aballach, Accalon, Acheflour, Acheflow, Ade. Browse all Arthurian names →
5-Letter Names Starting with E
Names with Ector's exact length and starting letter: Eadda, Eadig, Eagan, Eagon, Ealga.
Quick Facts About Ector
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