Apollo vs Olivia

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Apollo Rank #415
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Apollo

Zeus Athena Orion Diana Cassius

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apollo or Olivia more popular?

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

What do Apollo and Olivia mean?

Apollo means "strength, manly beauty" (Greek origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Apollo and Olivia boy or girl names?

Apollo is primarily a boy name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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