Apollo vs Liam

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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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Apollo Rank #415
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Apollo

Zeus Athena Orion Diana Cassius

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apollo or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Apollo at #415 in the United States.

What do Apollo and Liam mean?

Apollo means "strength, manly beauty" (Greek origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Apollo and Liam boy or girl names?

Apollo is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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