What does Helios mean?
Helios means “Sun”. It is a boy name of Greek origin.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Greek – see more Greek names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Popularity: ranked #5916 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Helios has 6 letters and 2 syllables, made of 3 vowels and 3 consonants (6 different letters). Its sound is best described as: crisp consonant ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Helios with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
5Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): H=8 + E=5 + L=12 + I=9 + O=15 + S=19 = 68. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 6 + 8 = 14. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 4 = 5. Result: 5.
Favorite colour
BlueThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Helios has lucky number 5, so the colour is Blue.
Star sign
ScorpioOnly the first letter counts (H). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Helios
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Helios. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Helios
Partner names that match Helios by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Helios + Oksana = Helana · Helios + Ksenia = Helnia · Helios + Monica = Helica · Helios + Jelena = Helena
Sibling names for Helios
Names that sit well next to Helios: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Helios
If Helios is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Frequently asked questions
What does Helios mean?
Helios means “Sun” and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Helios?
In our collection Helios is listed as a name of Greek origin.
Is Helios a boy or a girl name?
Helios is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Helios?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Helios is 5, with the star sign Scorpio. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Helios?
Helios has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Helios?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Helios include He, Hel, Heli, Helio, Ios, Hely.