Helios

Male

Meaning

Means "sun" in Greek. This was the name of the young Greek sun god, a Titan, who rode across the sky each day in a chariot pulled by four horses. His sister was the moon goddess Selene.

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/ˈhiːli.ɒs/

Traits associated with the name Helios:

Dogs named Helios tend to be loving, affectionate, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Helios?

Naming your dog Helios suggests that you have an appreciation for the sun and its power. It could also suggest that you have a strong connection to the natural world and a reverence for the beauty of the sun.

Is Helios a good dog name?

Helios has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Helios isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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2,998
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4,308
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Helios is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Helios was, in the past month, the 4124th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Helios is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Helios was viewed 12 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Helios's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

As you can see, this name is not particularly common across the United States.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Helios.

Helios is found in these categories:

summer dog names
summer

He's the Greek god associated with the sun and its warmth.

Dog names like Helios:

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Helios dog name meaning

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