Banks vs Apollo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Banks

Boy #367 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near a riverbank"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#367
Total SSA Count
899
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Apollo

Boy #415 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, manly beauty"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Greek Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#415
Total SSA Count
776
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Banks Rank #367
Apollo Rank #415

Banks is more popular, ranked #367 vs #415 for Apollo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Banks or Apollo more popular?

Banks is more popular, ranked #367 compared to Apollo at #415 in the United States.

What do Banks and Apollo mean?

Banks means "one who lives near a riverbank" (Old English origin). Apollo means "strength, manly beauty" (Greek origin).

Are Banks and Apollo boy or girl names?

Banks is primarily a boy name. Apollo is primarily a boy name.

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