Greek

Helios

Pronounced HEE-lee-ohsShare

Meaning: Sun

  • Boy
  • Uncommon
  • 3 syllables

The story

The Greek word for the sun and the name of the sun god in Greek mythology. His chariot journey across the sky gives this name a direct celestial and mythological connection.

Nicknames

  • Eli
  • Lio

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Helios comes from Greek.

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