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Oscar vs Apollo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Oscar Rank #217
Apollo Rank #415

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 vs #415 for Apollo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oscar or Apollo more popular?

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 compared to Apollo at #415 in the United States.

What do Oscar and Apollo mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). Apollo means "strength, manly beauty" (Greek origin).

Are Oscar and Apollo boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. Apollo is primarily a boy name.

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