Alexi vs Apollos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexi

Boy #4,826 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian Eastern European Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,826
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alex, Lex, Al

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Apollos

Boy #5,023 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Apollo, strength"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,023
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Apollo, Pol

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alexi Rank #4,826
Apollos Rank #5,023

Alexi is more popular, ranked #4826 vs #5023 for Apollos.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexi ___

  • Alexi James
  • Alexi Reed
  • Alexi Cole
  • Alexi Stone
  • Alexi Cruz
  • Alexi Dane

Apollos ___

  • Apollos James
  • Apollos Elias
  • Apollos Emmanuel
  • Apollos David
  • Apollos Marcus
  • Apollos Sebastian

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alexi

Nico Demi Zara Sasha Mia

If you choose Apollos

Priscilla Aquila Lydia Timothy Silas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexi or Apollos more popular?

Alexi is more popular, ranked #4826 compared to Apollos at #5023 in the United States.

What do Alexi and Apollos mean?

Alexi means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Apollos means "of Apollo, strength" (Greek origin).

Are Alexi and Apollos boy or girl names?

Alexi is primarily a boy name. Apollos is primarily a boy name.

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