Helios

HEH-lee-oss, HEE-lee-oss

Greek

"sun"

Helios Origin and Meaning

The name Helios is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "sun".

The name of the young Greek sun god, brother to the moon goddess Selene, who rode across the sky each day in a chariot pulled by four horses.

Helios Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 569 on Nameberry

Helios Popularity

• 569 Nameberry 2024

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Famous People Named Helios

• Alexander Helios son of Cleopatra and Mark Antony, twin brother of Cleopatra Selene II (Helios and Selene are Greek for "sun" and "moon")

Helios in Pop Culture

• Helios Greek god of the sun
• Helios guardian of Elysion and the Golden Crystal in the anime "Sailor Moon"