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Hercules

male

Meaning

"Glory of Hera"

A classical name from Greco-Roman mythology, derived from Herakles traditions, used rarely as a given name in modern contexts.

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Popularity History of Hercules

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#6582Ranked nationally
SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Hercules did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
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no national rank in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Hercules Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Hercules.

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Herc
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Baby Name Lists That Include Hercules

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Hercules, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek, Latin
Syllables3
Length8 letters

Sibling Ideas