Apollos vs Nissim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Apollos

Boy #5,023 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Apollo, strength"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,023
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Apollo, Pol

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Apollos Rank #5,023
Nissim Rank #5,054

Apollos is more popular, ranked #5023 vs #5054 for Nissim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Apollos ___

  • Apollos James
  • Apollos Elias
  • Apollos Emmanuel
  • Apollos David
  • Apollos Marcus
  • Apollos Sebastian

Nissim ___

  • Nissim David
  • Nissim Joseph
  • Nissim Aaron
  • Nissim Levi
  • Nissim Ezra
  • Nissim Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Apollos

Priscilla Aquila Lydia Timothy Silas

If you choose Nissim

Eliana Miriam Rafael Ezra Tamar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apollos or Nissim more popular?

Apollos is more popular, ranked #5023 compared to Nissim at #5054 in the United States.

What do Apollos and Nissim mean?

Apollos means "of Apollo, strength" (Greek origin). Nissim means "miracles" (Hebrew origin).

Are Apollos and Nissim boy or girl names?

Apollos is primarily a boy name. Nissim is primarily a boy name.

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