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Helios

♂ Boy

Pronounced HEE-lee-ahs /ˈhi.li.ɑs/Medium

Meaning: SunMedium

In 30 seconds: Helios is the Greek name for the sun, borne in myth by the god who drove the sun across the sky each day.
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Origin MediumGreek Mythology
MeaningSun
U.S. rank (2025)#2367 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births58 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 466

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520002025

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

In Greek mythology Helios was the personification of the sun itself, and the name carries that single bright meaning. It comes straight from the Greek word for sun, so a child named Helios is quite literally named after the daylight. The image is grand without needing any embellishment.

The name has softened into gentler forms across Europe: Elio in Italian, and Helio or the accented Hélio in Portuguese. Those shorter relatives feel everyday warm, while Helios keeps the full mythic weight.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Helios is 'sun', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Helios — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ElioHélioHelio

Nicknames

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Elio— The Italian shortening of the same sun-root name, easier to wear day to day.
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Helios mean?

Helios is usually explained as meaning 'sun' and is most often linked with Greek Mythology tradition.

How do you pronounce Helios?

It's commonly said HEE-lee-ahs /ˈhi.li.ɑs/.

Is Helios a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Helios is used as a boy name.

How popular is Helios?

In 2024, Helios ranked #2881 in the U.S. for boys, with 44 births recorded.

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