Apollo vs Killian

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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Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#370
Total SSA Count
884
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Killy, Kill, Ian

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Apollo Rank #415
Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 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

Killian ___

  • Killian James
  • Killian Patrick
  • Killian Thomas
  • Killian Finn
  • Killian Rory
  • Killian Sean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Apollo

Zeus Athena Orion Diana Cassius

If you choose Killian

Cormac Riordan Aoife Declan Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apollo or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Apollo at #415 in the United States.

What do Apollo and Killian mean?

Apollo means "strength, manly beauty" (Greek origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Apollo and Killian boy or girl names?

Apollo is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.

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