Apollo name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Greek and Indoeuropean
Usage: Italian, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Apollo a-pollo
Meaning: Apollinaria and The Element Apollymi Meaning to Destroy
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What does Apollo mean?

Illustrous Apollo particulary is used in Greenlandic, Finnish, Norwegian, Italian, Swedish and Danish is of Indoeuropean and Old Greek origin, meaning of Apollo is "Apollinaria or The Element Apollymi Meaning to Destroy" is given to boys.

Apollo is variant form of Apollon. Apollon is version of prominent Apollo. Apollon is equivalent of Απολλων, the Greek God of Light, Poetry, Healing, Music and Prophecy in Latin language. Prominent Old Greek and Greek Apollon, meaning of Apollon is "God of Light" is majorly used in Finnish and Swedish.

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How do I pronounce Apollo?

The three syllabled name Apollo is pronounced, a-pollo. The other ways to say the name are ap(ol)-lo or ah-pawl-low.

Variants of Apollo

Apollonios, Apollonius, Apolinar, Apollon, Apollinaris, Apolinary, Apollinaire

Names that rhyme with Apollo

How popular is the name Apollo?

Apollo is a popular name in United States given to over 3902 babies in 50 years. Currently the name is hotter than ever, 543 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 517th position.

Apollo is an uncommon baby name in still in use in England and Wales. Over 116 people have been named Apollo in England and Wales. Apollo is a rare baby name in France still in use today.

But Apollo is a popular baby name in Uganda where every 1 in 3000 have the name. According to our evaluation, at least 30000 people have been bestowed Apollo around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
202343271700
202238881600
2021400778133836
2020448661150495
201948959000
201851355000
201753652700
201658547000
201575132100
201479928700
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Apollo in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands255905
Finland6424200
Sweden233803
Norway4803
Denmark9000

Here's what numbers has to say about Apollo

You are attentive to details and hard-working. You prefer originality and hard work instead of taking the easier road to success. Taking into consideration your communication skills and charisma, you won't have a problem to attract attention and spread awareness. Harmony and balance matter to you. You are hard-working by nature and success drives you. People envy your success and personal life, and would give just anything to be like you.

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  •  Elenita - Of Old Greek and Greek origin, Unorthodox Elenita is majorly used in Spanish, Elenita means "Burst of the Sun" is aimed at baby girls
  •  Fanny - Meaning of Fanny is Little Frenchman, Something Like: Little French / Franconian or Little Frenchwoman is used as a girl name has its roots in Old Greek and Greek is dominantly used in Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish

Sibling Names for Apollo

Looking for sibling names that complement the powerful and unique name, Apollo? Look no further! We have compiled a list of charming and distinctive names that would make perfect companions for your little ray of sunshine. Browse through our carefully curated selection of sibling names for Apollo to find inspiration for your growing family.

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Famous people named Apollo

  • Apollo Mussin-Pushkin, Russian chemist and plant collector
  • Apollo Sunshine, alternative rock band from Boston, Massachusetts
  • Apollo 440, English electronic rock band
  • Apollo Smile, pop music singer-songwriter
  • Apollo Perelini, former Samoa dual code international rugby footballer
  • Apollo Creed, fictional character from the 'Rocky' films
  • Apollo Papathanasio, Swedish heavy metal vocalist of Greek descent
  • Apollo Soucek, vice admiral in the United States Navy,
  • Apollo M. O. Smith, important figure
  • Apollonia van Ravenstein in Nothing Lasts Forever as Actress
  • Apollonia Vanova in Watchmen as Actress
  • Apollonia Kotero in Purple Rain as Actress
  • Apollo Dukakis in Last Action Hero as Actor
  • Apollo Granforte was a great Argentine-Argentine baronist in the inter-war period.
  • Apollo Villa-Real is credited as writer of short Transference

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Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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