The nameHélios
Hélios is the French form of Helios, the Greek sun god. It has clearly risen in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Hêlios means "sun" in Greek.
Origin
Greek. Helios drives the chariot of the Sun across the sky each day.
History
Found in France since the 1930s, Hélios rose strongly in the 2010s and is now at its highest level, notably in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Popularity of the name Hélios
Hélios in France
Hélios was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 970 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Hélios. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Hélios in France were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 171 births a year on average, against 91 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hélios mean?
Hêlios means "sun" in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Hélios?
Greek. Helios drives the chariot of the Sun across the sky each day.
Is Hélios a girl's or a boy's name?
Hélios is a boy's name.