Apollo vs James

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
Nicknames
Pol, Pollo

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Apollo Rank #415
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Apollo

Zeus Athena Orion Diana Cassius

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apollo or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Apollo at #415 in the United States.

What do Apollo and James mean?

Apollo means "strength, manly beauty" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Apollo and James boy or girl names?

Apollo is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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