Heliodore
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Heliodore is a Greek name meaning “gift of the sun”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for boys.
Meaning & Origin of the name Heliodore
Heliodore is the French adaptation of the Ancient Greek name Heliodoros, meaning 'gift of the sun'. The name is a compound of helios, the personified sun, and doron, signifying a gift. Historically, this name appears in Greek antiquity and is notable as the name of Heliodorus of Emesa, the author of the Aethiopica. It reflects the Greco-Roman tradition of naming individuals based on divine attributes and mythological connections, specifically those pertaining to celestial phenomena.
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Gender Usage of the Name Heliodore
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Heliodore is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. We currently have 8 recorded bearers (8 male and 0 female). While the current records suggest this pattern, the sample remains limited and should be interpreted with caution.
Popularity of the Name Heliodore
Overall PopularityMethodology
Heliodore is listed under Uncommon Boy Names based on the available birth data from Canada, with a birth frequency of 1 in every 1.16M births.
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Heliodore ranked #4,892 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #7,576 in 2024 — an improvement of 2,684 places. Heliodore shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #4,892 in 2025. Its lowest recorded position was #7,576 in 2024. Over the last 11 years (2014–2025) the name rose 2388 places (from #7,280 to #4,892).
Characteristics of the Name Heliodore
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 5 syllables — Five-or-more-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 9 letters — Very Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- H — Boy Names Starting with H
- Ends with
- e — Boy Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Heliodore features three syllables and an accent on the first, creating a rhythmic and elevated cadence. This structure aligns with the naming conventions found in Classical Greek literature. The result is an Elegant & Timeless and Ethereal & Fantasy aesthetic.
Middle Names For Heliodore
Middle name suggestions for HeliodoreMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Heliodore is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “d”.
Examples: Heliodore Daniel · Heliodore Donald · Heliodore Dennis · Heliodore Dillon · Heliodore Dallas. View all 271 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Heliodore
Sound Like Heliodore Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Helder · Heliodoro · Holter
Spelled Like Heliodore Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Heliodoro
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Henry · Jose · Harold · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Heliodore Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Anthony · Timothy · Jeffrey · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Ifeoluwa · Chukwuemeka · Olaoluwa · View all 67 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Heliodore”
Dictionary Meaning of "Heliodore"Methodology
Heliodorus (an Ancient Greek male given name)
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How to Spell Heliodore in ASL
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