The baby name Ercole is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛr.ko.le/ — "ER-ko-leh" (Italian).
Ercole is Italian in Origin.
The baby name Ercole is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛr.ko.le/ — "ER-ko-leh" (Italian).
Ercole is Italian in Origin.
Ercole is the Italian form of Hercules, from Latin Hercules (Etruscan Hercle) tracing back to Greek Heraklēs, “glory/fame of Hera” (Hēra + kléos). In Italian it is pronounced EHR-koh-leh and carries the mythic associations of strength and endurance from the hero’s Twelve Labors.
The name flourished in Renaissance courts: Ercole I and Ercole II d’Este ruled Ferrara, Cardinal Ercole Gonzaga influenced Mantuan politics, and painter Ercole de’ Roberti and composers Ercole Pasquini and Ercole Bernabei added cultural luster. International variants include French Hercule, Spanish and Portuguese Hércules, English Hercules, Greek Herakles, German Herkules, Polish Herkules, and Hungarian Herkulesz; Italian diminutive Ercolino and rare feminine Ercolina also occur. Though uncommon in modern Italy, Ercole remains a distinctive, tradition-rich choice, evoking classical heroism with a refined Renaissance pedigree. Related surnames such as Ercoli and D’Ercole reflect the name’s long-standing presence.
| Ercole III d'Este, Duke of Modena Ercole III d'Este was the Duke of Modena and Reggio during the late 18th century. He is most famous for his role in the political landscape of the Holy Roman Empire during a time of significant change and upheaval. Born in 1727, he navigated the challenges of his era with a focus on maintaining his duchy's stability and influence. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KH | Boys | 0 | #9 | 1 | 270 |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| France | Boys | 1965 | #263 | 3 | 1,106 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #380 | 2 | 7,951 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #427 | 2,435 | 10,046 |
| IT | 0 | #602 | 113 | 4,183 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,420 | 27 | 9,415 |
Ercole is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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