Apollo vs Kayce

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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Kayce

Boy #420 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alert, watchful, vigilant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#420
Total SSA Count
756
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay, Case

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Apollo Rank #415
Kayce Rank #420

Apollo is more popular, ranked #415 vs #420 for Kayce.

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

Kayce ___

  • Kayce James
  • Kayce Lee
  • Kayce Grant
  • Kayce Dean
  • Kayce Cole
  • Kayce Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Apollo

Zeus Athena Orion Diana Cassius

If you choose Kayce

Chase Brayden Wyatt Riley Harley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apollo or Kayce more popular?

Apollo is more popular, ranked #415 compared to Kayce at #420 in the United States.

What do Apollo and Kayce mean?

Apollo means "strength, manly beauty" (Greek origin). Kayce means "alert, watchful, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Apollo and Kayce boy or girl names?

Apollo is primarily a boy name. Kayce is primarily a boy name.

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