Apollo vs Jensen

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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Jensen

Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#328
Total SSA Count
1,054
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jen, Jens

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Apollo Rank #415
Jensen Rank #328

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 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

Jensen ___

  • Jensen Cole
  • Jensen Blake
  • Jensen Reid
  • Jensen Thomas
  • Jensen Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Apollo

Zeus Athena Orion Diana Cassius

If you choose Jensen

Lars Soren Ingrid Astrid Henrik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apollo or Jensen more popular?

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 compared to Apollo at #415 in the United States.

What do Apollo and Jensen mean?

Apollo means "strength, manly beauty" (Greek origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Apollo and Jensen boy or girl names?

Apollo is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.

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