Apollo
Apollo: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈpɒləʊ/ · /əˈpɑloʊ/
Meaning and origin of Apollo
- A male given name.
Etymology
From Latin Apollō, from Ancient Greek Ἀπόλλων (Apóllōn).
How popular is Apollo?
Since 1880, 12 girls and 9,000 boys in the U.S. have been named Apollo (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #12343 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #389 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #445 for boys, with 708 babies given the name.
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Apollo FAQ
What does the name Apollo mean?
A male given name. From Latin Apollō, from Ancient Greek Ἀπόλλων (Apóllōn).
What is the origin of the name Apollo?
Apollo is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Apollo?
Since 1880, 12 girls and 9,000 boys in the U.S. have been named Apollo (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #12343 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #389 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #445 for boys, with 708 babies given the name.
Is Apollo a boy or girl name?
Apollo is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 12 girls and 9,000 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.