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Russell vs Apollo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Russell

Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#368
Total SSA Count
892
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Russell Rank #368
Apollo Rank #415

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #415 for Apollo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Russell or Apollo more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Apollo at #415 in the United States.

What do Russell and Apollo mean?

Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Apollo means "strength, manly beauty" (Greek origin).

Are Russell and Apollo boy or girl names?

Russell is primarily a boy name. Apollo is primarily a boy name.

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