Eliodoro

Meaning & origin

Eliodoro is a rare Spanish and Italian name that means 'gift of the sun,' with roots in the Greek name Heliodoros. In the United States, it first appeared in Social Security records in 1923, and its highest recorded usage came in 1929, when it was given to 10 boys. The name has since become extremely uncommon, with fewer than 5 boys receiving it in most recent years, reflecting a stable but minimal presence. While it never entered national rankings, its peak in the late 1920s aligns with patterns of European-origin names in immigrant communities. Today, Eliodoro is an uncommon choice that preserves a connection to early 20th-century naming traditions.

Eliodoro is the Spanish and Italian form of the Greek name Heliodoros (Ἡλιόδωρος), derived from 'helios' (sun) and 'doron' (gift). The name was borne by several early Christian saints, including a 4th-century bishop of Altino and a 6th-century martyr. It gained some popularity in Spanish- and Italian-speaking communities, particularly in the early 20th century, though it remains relatively uncommon.