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Heliodore

Quick answerHeliodore derives from Ancient Greek elements "helios" (sun) and "doron" (gift), meaning "gift of the sun." The name was used in early Christian contexts, notably borne by Saint Heliodore, a 4th-century Christian bishop and martyr venerated in both Eastern Orthodox and Catholic traditions.

Ancient Greek · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,464
TrendVintage
Peak year2000
Syllables3
OriginAncient Greek
LanguageGreek
CultureChristian
ReligionChristianity
Numerology1 Chaldean 3
Global rank#2,464

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Heliodore

Heliodore derives from Ancient Greek elements "helios" (sun) and "doron" (gift), meaning "gift of the sun." The name was used in early Christian contexts, notably borne by Saint Heliodore, a 4th-century Christian bishop and martyr venerated in both Eastern Orthodox and Catholic traditions.

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Etymology

Heliodore derives from Ancient Greek elements "helios" (sun) and "doron" (gift), meaning "gift of the sun." The name was used in early Christian contexts, notably borne by Saint Heliodore, a 4th-century Christian bishop and martyr venerated in both Eastern Orthodox and Catholic traditions.

Heliodore currently ranks #2,464 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.

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