Apollo vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Apollo

Boy #415 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"strength, manly beauty"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Apollo Rank #415

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #415 for Apollo.

Is Apollo or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Apollo at #415 in the United States.

What do Apollo and Jay mean?

Apollo means "strength, manly beauty" (Greek origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Apollo and Jay boy or girl names?

Apollo is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.