Strong or descendant of Alcaeus
Derived from the Greek name Alkeides, it is a patronymic form of Alcaeus, meaning 'strength'. In Greek mythology, it was the original name given to the hero Heracles (Hercules) before he was renamed to appease the goddess Hera.
Less common today
Alcides isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,444 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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