Hercules - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Hercules \

is pronounced HERK-yoo-lees. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "Hera's glory". Mythology: the Greek Hercules was a son of Zeus who possessed extraordinary strength. The name was borne by at least two saints, but may be better known through Agatha Christie's fictional Belgian detective and intellectual Hercule Poirot.

Hercules is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#28900 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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