Apollo vs Riley

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
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Popularity Comparison

Apollo Rank #415
Riley Rank #42

Riley is more popular, ranked #42 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

Riley ___

  • Riley Grace
  • Riley Mae
  • Riley Ann
  • Riley Jo
  • Riley Kate
  • Riley Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Apollo

Zeus Athena Orion Diana Cassius

If you choose Riley

Avery Parker Quinn Logan Morgan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apollo or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Apollo at #415 in the United States.

What do Apollo and Riley mean?

Apollo means "strength, manly beauty" (Greek origin). Riley means "Courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Apollo and Riley boy or girl names?

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

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