At a Glance
- Meaning
- Glory of Hera
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- HAIR-uh-kleez
Heracles is a Greek boy's name meaning “glory of Hera”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Heracles
Meaning: Glory of Hera.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Heracles
HAIR-uh-kleezIPA /ˈhɛrəkliːz/
Popularity of Heracles
Heracles doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Heracles
- 109+ *Best* Greek Mythology Baby Names (Gods, Goddesses & Heroes)
- Greek Baby Boy Names With Heroic Roots
Similar Names
Odysseus · Leonidas · Perseus · Achilles · Patroclus · Hercules
