Arliss vs Helix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Helix

Boy #4,808 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spiral, coil"

Origin: Greek 'helix'

Cultural Roots

English American Scientific

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,808
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Heli, Hex

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arliss Rank #4,864
Helix Rank #4,808

Helix is more popular, ranked #4808 vs #4864 for Arliss.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arliss ___

  • Arliss James
  • Arliss Wayne
  • Arliss Dean
  • Arliss Roy
  • Arliss Lee
  • Arliss Dale

Helix ___

  • Helix James
  • Helix Cole
  • Helix Lee
  • Helix Alexander
  • Helix Magnus
  • Helix Orion

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arliss

Harlan Merle Floyd Clovis Dolores

If you choose Helix

Nova Orion Atlas Lyra Zephyr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arliss or Helix more popular?

Helix is more popular, ranked #4808 compared to Arliss at #4864 in the United States.

What do Arliss and Helix mean?

Arliss means "army, nobleman" (Germanic origin). Helix means "spiral, coil" (Greek 'helix' origin).

Are Arliss and Helix boy or girl names?

Arliss is primarily a boy name. Helix is primarily a boy name.

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