Apolo

Apolo - A very unique male name

Apolo appeared on the charts for the first time in 2014 on position #3526. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Apolo and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Apolo? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Apolo. The baby boy name Apolo was given to 11 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3005 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 133,299 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Apolo peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 3005.

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Apolo is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Apolo is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,639 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,595.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Apolo is where you live.

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Apolo origin and meaning

Greek, via Spanish

Spanish form of Apollo, the Greek god's name (whose own root is uncertain)

Apolo is the Spanish form of Apollo, god of the sun, music, and prophecy in Greek myth. The god's own name has no secure etymology, but Apolo as a Spanish form is fully established. In American use it is best known through the speed skater below.

Attested etymology

Apolo is a 5 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Apolo, pop culture references for the name Apolo and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Apolo

We've found the following names that sound similar to Apolo, sorted by popularity.

Abel / Apollo / Abiel / Aviel / Able /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Apolo

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Apolo a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Apolo?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

uh-POH-loh · /əˈpoʊloʊ/

Around the world

• Apollo (English) — The English form of the god's name.
• Apollon (Greek) — The ancient Greek form.

Spellings and nicknames

• Apollo — The English standard spelling.

Nicknames: PoloLolo

Famous bearers

• Apolo Ohno — American Olympic speed skater (b. 1982) Contemporary

Style

MythologicalInternational

Why parents choose it

A sun-god name in its Spanish form — mythic, warm, and instantly recognisable through its famous skater.

Worth knowing

• English speakers may default to the Apollo spelling; the single -l- and -o ending mark the Spanish form.