Halo

Meaning of Halo

A halo is a circle of light that is often seen above the heads of saints or angels in religious art. It represents holiness or purity.

Halo has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Halo

Halo has cooled off, slipping to #613 in 2025, down from a peak of #513 in 2024.

Halo as a boy's name

Halo is also used as a boy's name. Halo refers to a circle of light, often seen around the head of a holy person in religious art, representing holiness or glory.

Notable people named Halo

• Halo James
  Singer, songwriter, musician
• Halo Top
  Low-calorie ice cream brand
• Halo Rocha
  Model, social media personality
• Halo Milani
  Social media influencer
• Halo Byrd
  Actress, model

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Questions about the name Halo

What does the name Halo mean?

Halo means a halo is a circle of light that is often seen above the heads of saints or angels in religious art. it represents holiness or purity, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Halo a boy's or a girl's name?

Halo is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Halo?

In 2025, Halo ranked #613 for girls, down from #513 the year before.

When was Halo most popular?

Halo peaked at #513 in 2024.