NAME PROFILE
Gerrick
The Portuguese form of Hector, meaning 'holding fast' or 'possessor.' This name reflects a character of enduring strength and loyalty, representing someone who is a steadfast protector and a reliable anchor for their family and community.
Key Stats
| Total births | 566 |
| Gender | Male (1% / 99%) |
| Peak year | 1989 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1989 |
| Most recent | 1989 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Portuguese |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
✨ Double Letter
Top States
TX — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Heitor Villa-Lobos (Composer, 'Bachianas Brasileiras') · Heitor Pereira (Film Composer, 'Despicable Me') · Heitor Dhalia (Film Director, 'Adrift') · Heitor Canalli (Professional Footballer, Brazilian National Team) · Heitor Sché (Jurist and Politician, 'Brazilian Federal Deputy')
Nicknames & Diminutives
HeitorzinhoHeitinhoToti
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