Boy Name
Apollo
Apollo is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Apollo? It is a boy name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Abel.
Apollo meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Apollo has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Apollo as A·P·O·L·L·O, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Apollo is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Apollo variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Apolloa, Apolloe, Apolloy, Apoll.
- Nicknames: Apo and A.
- Middle names: Pair Apollo with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Apollo middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Abel, Able, Angelo, Apolonio, Apolinar — full picks on the sibling names for Apollo guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Apollo? Browse our names like Apollo guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Apollo
What does the name Apollo mean?
Apollo has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Apollo?
The exact origin of Apollo is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Apollo?
Apollo has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Apollo a boy's or girl's name?
Apollo is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Apollo in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Apollo sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Apollo?
Names that share Apollo's sound and style include Abel, Able, Angelo, Apolonio, Apolinar.
What middle names pair well with Apollo?
Good middle-name fits for Apollo pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Apollo is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Apollo is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Apollo?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Apollo share its rhythm without rhyming — Abel, Able, Angelo all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.