79%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Ancient Roman Pronounced Pron. IE-lee-oos [key·IPA] Meaning & History Roman family name that was possibly derived from the Greek word ἥλιος (helios) meaning "sun". This was the family name of the Roman emperor Hadrian. Family Tree·DetailsRelated Names Feminine FormAeliaOther Languages & CulturesElio(Italian) Rate·DetailsPeople think this name is classic mature formal upper class natural wholesome strong refined strange complex serious nerdy Categories celestial, emperors, fire, light, nature, sun, surnames, uncertain etymology, yellow Entry updated May 29, 2020 ·