Halo

At a Glance: Name: Halo – Meaning: a ring or circle of light, as around the sun, moon, or a sacred figure – Origin: Greek (via the English word 'halo') – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: HAY-loh

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Halo is a gender-neutral name that carries a literal, traceable meaning: a ring or circle of light, like the glow that appears around the sun, moon, or a sacred figure. It comes from Greek, by way of the English word 'halo,' and is pronounced HAY-loh. It's a modern name with a clean, modern style.

Meaning & Origin of Halo

Meaning: A ring or circle of light, as around the sun, moon, or a sacred figure.

Origin: Greek (via the English word 'halo').

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Halo

Phonetic: HAY-loh   IPA: /ˈheɪloʊ/

Popularity of Halo

In Social Security Administration data spanning 2000 to 2024, Halo's highest point on record is its most recent one — #512 in 2024, given to 598 babies that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2000–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Halo mean?

A ring or circle of light, as around the sun, moon, or a sacred figure. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Halo)

How do you pronounce Halo?

Halo is pronounced HAY-loh (IPA: /ˈheɪloʊ/).

Is Halo a popular name right now?

Halo is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #512 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2000–2024.)

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