Apollo vs Niko

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Apollo Rank #415
Niko Rank #344

Niko is more popular, ranked #344 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

Niko ___

  • Niko James
  • Niko Alexander
  • Niko Lennon
  • Niko Soren
  • Niko Elias
  • Niko Rex

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Apollo

Zeus Athena Orion Diana Cassius

If you choose Niko

Theo Luca Zara Mila Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apollo or Niko more popular?

Niko is more popular, ranked #344 compared to Apollo at #415 in the United States.

What do Apollo and Niko mean?

Apollo means "strength, manly beauty" (Greek origin). Niko means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Apollo and Niko boy or girl names?

Apollo is primarily a boy name. Niko is primarily a boy name.

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