Hercules

At a glance

Hercules is the #294 dog name in our records. About 1 in 937 male dogs is called Hercules, and the name is falling.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Hercules?

#294dog name of 19,856
1 in 937male dogs
534dogs in the records
#1,041cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 1%Boys 98%Not recorded 1%

1% girls · 99% boys among 524 dogs with a recorded sex

Hercules over the years

Falling
0917.92013: 6.8, 2014: 7.3, 2015: 15.6, 2016: 8.9, 2017: 5.4, 2018: 7.1, 2019: 7.5, 2020: 5.4, 2021: 4.9, 2022: 5.7, 2023: 1.9, 2024: 5.42013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Hercules per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Hercules

HerculezHersheyHermioneHernandezHershelHermanoHerbertHerschel

Questions

Is Hercules a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (99% male).

How popular is Hercules for dogs?

Hercules is the #294 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 534 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Hercules?

Hercules is said in 3 syllables: Her·cu·les. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Hercules?

Herculez, Hershey and Hermione sound similar.

What breeds are often named Hercules?

Pit Bulls, Chihuahuas and Labrador Retrievers are the breeds most often called Hercules.

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