Hercules name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 21st, 2023
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Hercules he-rcu-les
Meaning: Glorious Gift and Heras Glory
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What does Hercules mean?

Meaning of Hercules is Glorious Gift or Glory of Hera is used as a boy name and is predominantly used in English is rooted from Old Greek.

How do I pronounce Hercules?

Two syllabled Hercules is pronounced as he-rcu-les. her-cules is another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Hercules

Herakles, Eraclio

Middle Names for Hercules

Mot, Drin, Washington, Tobias, Waen, Cornelis, view more middle names that goes with Hercules

Names that rhyme with Hercules

How popular is the name Hercules?

Hercules is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1908 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 1908, it ranked 1217th when 30 boys were named Hercules.

Over 1192 people have been named Hercules in United States. Hercules is a rare baby name in England and Wales where it is still in use. But Hercules is a popular baby name in Brazil where every 1 in 20000 have the name.

As per our research, over 10000 people has been named Hercules globally.

YearRankBirths
2018419224
2017665212
2016490119
2015527717
2014571315
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Hercules in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands112000
Finland010100
Sweden184700
Norway184700
Denmark5000

Numerological aspects of Hercules

You aren't selfish, so you allow everyone in it. You can be whatever you want. You just have to want it bad enough. You know how to earn money but not how to invest it before you spend it. You are ambitious and inclined towards solving things with unproven ways, even failure cannot stop you from trying new solutions. To have number 4 as your soul urge no, it reveals your old and wise soul. You are not superficial and there's nothing that you can't handle if you are in a temper enough.

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Sibling Names for Hercules

If you're looking for a strong and powerful name for your baby, Hercules might be the perfect choice! To give your little one a unique twist, check out these sibling names that complement the strength and valor of this legendary moniker. From classic to modern, we've got you covered with some great options to consider.

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Famous people named Hercules

  • Hercules L. Dousman, fur trader and real-estate speculator
  • Hercules Linton, Scottish surveyor, designer, shipbuilder
  • Hercules Mooney, Irish-born veteran of the French and Indian and American Revolutionary wars
  • Hercules, trained grizzly bear from Scotland
  • Hercules Brabazon Brabazon, English artist
  • Hercules Huncks, English soldier and one of the Regicides of King Charles I of England
  • Hercules Taylour, Irish soldier and politician
  • Hercules Ross, Scottish merchant,
  • Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead, British colonial administrator
  • Hercules, professional wrestler
  • Hercules Unchained, 1959 Italian-French epic fantasy feature film starring Steve Reeves and Sylva Koscina in a story about two warring brothers and Hercules' tribulations
  • Hercules, 1958 Italian 'peplum' film based upon the Hercules and the Quest for the Golden Fleece myths
  • Hercules Kyvelos, Greek-Canadian boxer
  • Hercules Seghers, Dutch painter and printmaker of the Dutch Golden Age
  • Hercules Ayala, professional wrestler

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