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Alcides

♂ Boy

Pronounced al-SEE-des /ɑlˈsi.des/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Alkeides — 'strong; of the line of Alcaeus' (from alke, 'strength/might'); an original name of Heracles; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: Strong; of the line of Alcaeus: Alcides is Greek. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'al-SEE-des').
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Origin LowGreek, Spanish
MeaningFrom the Greek Alkeides — 'strong; of the line of Alcaeus' (from alke, 'strength/might'); an original name of Heracles; we note the myth
U.S. rank (2024)#8981 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)≈ 528

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819542024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alcides comes from the Greek Alkeides — 'strong; of the line of Alcaeus' (from alke, 'strength/might'); an original name of Heracles (we note the myth). A lyrical, classic name (said 'al-SEE-des').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, strong-and-of-the-line-of-Alcaeus at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Alcides means 'strong; of the line of Alcaeus' in Greek (from alke, 'strength') — an original name of Heracles — a lyrical, classic name (we note the myth; said 'al-SEE-des').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Alcides — Greek; myth

Variations

AlcideAlcidezAlkides

Nicknames

Alci

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Ulises— echoes that soft -es sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alcides mean?

Alcides is Greek for 'strong; of the line of Alcaeus' (an original name of Heracles). We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Alcides?

It's said al-SEE-des /lsi.des/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alcides a boy or girl name?

Alcides is a boy's name.

How popular is Alcides?

Alcides is a very rare name in the U.S.

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