Hercules Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hercules Name at a Glance

Name	Hercules
Meaning	Glory of Hera. Glorious Gift. Derived from the Greek name Heracles. In Greek mythology, Hercules (or Heracles) was the son of Zeus, who performed the Twelve Labours after killing his wife and children in a fit of madness.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Hercules Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hercules means “Glory of Hera. Glorious Gift. Derived from the Greek name Heracles. In Greek mythology, Hercules (or Heracles) was the son of Zeus, who performed the Twelve Labours after killing his wife and children in a fit of madness”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Hercules Name Origin

Our database records Hercules under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Hercules a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Hercules is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Hercules

When considering Hercules for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.