Apollo vs Hendrix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hendrix

Boy #296 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Dutch English American Flemish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#296
Total SSA Count
1,130
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hank, Hen, Drix

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Apollo Rank #415
Hendrix Rank #296

Hendrix is more popular, ranked #296 vs #415 for Apollo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Apollo ___

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

Hendrix ___

  • Hendrix James
  • Hendrix Lee
  • Hendrix Cole
  • Hendrix Ray
  • Hendrix Stone
  • Hendrix Blues

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Apollo

Zeus Athena Orion Diana Cassius

If you choose Hendrix

Lennon Bowie Jagger Zeppelin Lyric

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apollo or Hendrix more popular?

Hendrix is more popular, ranked #296 compared to Apollo at #415 in the United States.

What do Apollo and Hendrix mean?

Apollo means "strength, manly beauty" (Greek origin). Hendrix means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Apollo and Hendrix boy or girl names?

Apollo is primarily a boy name. Hendrix is primarily a boy name.

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