Hercules vs Bud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hercules

Boy #6,603 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"glory of Hera"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

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Hercules Rank #6,603

Bud Rank #6,573

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 vs #6603 for Hercules.

Is Hercules or Bud more popular?

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 compared to Hercules at #6603 in the United States.

What do Hercules and Bud mean?

Hercules means "glory of Hera" (Greek origin). Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin).

Are Hercules and Bud boy or girl names?

Hercules is primarily a boy name. Bud is primarily a boy name.