Amelia vs Apollo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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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
Nicknames
Pol, Pollo

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Apollo Rank #415

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #415 for Apollo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Apollo ___

  • Apollo James
  • Apollo Alexander
  • Apollo Gabriel
  • Apollo Orion
  • Apollo Maximus
  • Apollo Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Apollo

Zeus Athena Orion Diana Cassius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Apollo more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Apollo at #415 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Apollo mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Apollo means "strength, manly beauty" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Apollo boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Apollo is primarily a boy name.

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