Helen

Pronunciation: [ h-EHL-uhn ]

Boy Name #37,806 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Helen is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-EHL-uhn.

Parents who love the name Helen often also consider Helen, Henrietta, Hettie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #37,806
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Hel Hey Helie

Also a Girl Name

Helen is also used as a girl name, ranked #424.

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Similar Names

Helen Henrietta Hettie Helena Hester Helene Henry Hedwig

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Frequently Asked Questions About Helen

Is Helen a boy or girl name?

Helen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #37806. As a girl name, it is ranked #424. Helen is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Helen?

Helen is pronounced h-EHL-uhn.

How popular is the name Helen?

Helen is currently ranked #37806 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Helen?

Common nicknames for Helen include Hel, Hey, and Helie.

Is Helen a common or rare name?

Helen is an uncommon name, ranked #37806 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Helen

Helen is a boy name .

Is Helen a boy or girl name? Helen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,806 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #424. Helen is more commonly used as a girl name.

Helen is currently ranked #37,806 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Helen include Hel, Hey, and Helie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.