What origin is the name Apollo?

Apollo comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Apollo a popular name?

Apollo is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Apollo?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Apollo — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Apollo

Q: Is Apollo a rare name?

Yes. Apollo does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Apollo

Apollo

Boy

greek

3 syllables

Apollo is a greek boy's name meaning "A Greek name referring to the god of truth, light, and music. It is one of the most significant names in classical mythology.".

The meaning of Apollo is "A Greek name referring to the god of truth, light, and music. It is one of the most significant names in classical mythology." — a boy name of greek origin. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Greek name referring to the god of truth, light, and music. It is one of the most significant names in classical mythology.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Apollo

Very rare in US records

What does Apollo mean?

Apollo is a boy name of greek origin meaning "A Greek name referring to the god of truth, light, and music. It is one of the most significant names in classical mythology.".

Is Apollo a rare name?

Yes. Apollo does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Apollo

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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