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Elios

♂ Boy

Pronounced EH-lee-os /ˈɛ.li.ɔs/Medium

Meaning: From Greek Helios, 'the sun' — the sun god; also overlaps the Italian Elios; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Bright as the sun: Elios echoes Helios — the Greek sun god. Radiant, mythic, and warm.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningFrom Greek Helios, 'the sun' — the sun god; also overlaps the Italian Elios; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4584 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 89

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Elios comes from Greek Helios, 'the sun' (the sun god who crossed the sky in a fiery chariot), and overlaps the Italian Elios (routes layered, which we note). A radiant, mythic name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-sun at the root, and radiant.

Did you know? Helios was the Greek sun god who drove his chariot across the sky — Elios echoes 'the sun' (and is an Italian name too); radiant and mythic.

Overall data confidence 65%

References — Helios / Elios — routes layered

Variations

HeliosElioHelio

Nicknames

Elio

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elios mean?

Elios echoes Greek Helios, 'the sun'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Elios?

It's said EH-lee-os /ˈɛ.li.ɔs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Elios a boy or girl name?

Elios is a boy's name.

How popular is Elios?

Elios is a rare name in the U.S.