Hercules

Boy name

Hercules has been given to 1,320 babies in the U.S. since 1908. It peaked in 2023. In 2025, about 1 in 85,404 boys was named Hercules.

Meaning & origin /ˈhɜːkjəliːz/

From Latin Herculēs, from Etruscan 𐌇𐌄𐌓𐌂𐌋𐌄 (hercle), from Ancient Greek Ἡρακλῆς (Hēraklês), apparently cognate of Ἥρα (Hḗra, “Hera”) and, according to Haudry, from Proto-Indo-European *yóh₁r̥ (“year, season”) + κλέος (kléos, “glory”).

Origin: Ancient Greek

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,320

Peak year

2023 (30 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1908

10-year trend

▲ +18%

Gender split

All boys

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Sibling name ideas for Hercules

Same era and popularity as Hercules, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Mirabella Aira Kalliope Aleeza

Brothers

Abbott Geo Kainen Asim

FAQ

How popular is the name Hercules?

Hercules has been given to 1,320 babies in the U.S. since 1908. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Hercules peak?

Hercules peaked in 2023, when 30 babies were given the name.

Is Hercules a girl or boy name?

Hercules is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Hercules are boys).

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