Hercules Meaning

What does Hercules mean?

The name Hercules is of Greek and Latin origin.

The meaning of Hercules is "glory".

Hercules is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 8 letters and 3 syllables and is pronounced Her-cu-les.

Hercules is a great choice for parents looking for a more unique name.

This 3 syllable name has majesty and a positive vibe.

Wrap it up and take it home, Hercules may just be the name you're looking for.

Hercules falls into the Greek myth name category.

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 4,244 in baby name popularity for boys with 24 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 6,831 in baby name popularity for boys with 12 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

Want to see how Hercules sizes up? How it compares to some other names? Then check out the Hercules Name Popularity Page.

The names Ercole, Ercwlff, Hercule are all forms of Hercules.

Hercules has the diminutive (nickname) Herk.

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Would you like to fingerspell the name Hercules in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Hercules.

Just for fun, see the name Hercules in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

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