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Hercules: Meaning & Origin

Hercules is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “Glory of Hera, legendary hero known for his strength and twelve labors”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

HER-kyuh-leez

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

66/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 34% of popular names.

Nicknames

HercHero

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

28%
57
2010
41
Current
#31
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Hercules Hercules James
  • Hercules Hercules Alexander
  • Hercules Hercules Victor

Famous Namesakes

  • Hercules (mythological hero)
  • Hercules Poirot (fictional detective)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Hercules