The nameHélio
Hélio is a short boy's name, clearly rising in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
It comes from the Greek hêlios, "sun".
Origin
Greek, close to Hélios and Élio.
History
Found since 1946, Hélio stayed rare until the 2000s, then rose strongly and is now at its highest level.
Popularity of the name Hélio
Hélio in France
Hélio was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 850 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Hélio. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Hélio in France were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 152 births a year on average, against 71 in the five years before.
Hélio in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hélio mean?
It comes from the Greek hêlios, "sun".
What is the origin of the name Hélio?
Greek, close to Hélios and Élio.
Is Hélio a girl's or a boy's name?
Hélio is a boy's name.