boy's name
Hercule
air-KEWL (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 35
Hercule is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2000 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1903, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1903.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Hercule Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Hercule?
In 2000, Hercule was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Hercule
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hercule Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hercule over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hercule
- French air-KEWL
Sibling Names for Hercule
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hercule — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hercule
Is Hercule a girl's or a boy's name?
Hercule is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hercule?
Hercule has 2 syllables.
When was Hercule most popular?
Hercule peaked in 1903, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.