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Helio

♂ Boy

Pronounced EH-lee-oh /ˈɛ.li.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: From Greek Helios, 'the sun' (the Greek sun god); a Spanish/Portuguese nameLow

In 30 seconds: The sun: Helio is Greek. Lyrical, radiant, and warm (said 'EH-lee-oh').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom Greek Helios, 'the sun' (the Greek sun god); a Spanish/Portuguese name

U.S. rank (2025)#5470 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 343

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

Helio comes from Greek Helios, 'the sun' (the Greek sun god) — a Spanish/Portuguese name. A lyrical, radiant name (made known by racer Helio Castroneves; said 'EH-lee-oh').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Brazilian families. Rare, the-sun at the root, and radiant.

Did you know? Helio comes from Greek Helios, 'the sun' (the Greek sun god) — a lyrical, radiant Spanish/Portuguese name (said 'EH-lee-oh').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Helio — Greek etymology

Variations

HeliosElioHeliodoro

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Helio mean?

Helio is Greek for 'the sun' (the sun god Helios).

How do you pronounce Helio?

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

Is Helio a boy or girl name?

Helio is a boy's name.

How popular is Helio?

Helio is a rare name in the U.S.