Greek

Apollo

Pronounced uh-POL-ohShare

Meaning: Meaning unknown; name of a Greek god

  • Boy
  • Familiar
  • 3 syllables

The story

Apollo is the Greek god associated with music, prophecy, medicine and later the sun. These are mythological associations; the origin and literal meaning of his name remain uncertain.

Nicknames

  • Pol
  • Polo

Spellings & variants

  • Apollon
  • Apolo

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Apollo comes from Greek.

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