Names like Apollo
If Apollo is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Greek classics to names with a similar sound. Apollo has climbed the charts since 2000, so the list leans toward other names on the way up.
Top matches: Alessandro, Adonis, Orion and Niko.
24 boy names like Apollo
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- Alessandro#497This name means 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of people.' It suggests someone who…Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Adonis#241The name Adonis comes from Greek mythology and refers to a god of great beauty.Also GreekRising, like Apollo
- Orion#334Orion is a hunter in Greek mythology.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Niko#325Niko means "victory of the people." It's often a shortened version of Nicholas.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Ares#290Ares means "ruin" or "battle".Also GreekRising, like Apollo
- Atreus#582The name Atreus likely means "fearless" or "unyielding."Also GreekRising, like Apollo
- Kyro#611Kyro is likely a variant of "Cyrus", which means "throne" or "sun".Also GreekRising, like Apollo
- Leonidas#510It means "lion-like" or "son of the lion."Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Ambrose#735The name Ambrose means 'immortal' or 'divine'.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Marcelo#399It means "young warrior" or "belonging to Mars," the Roman god of war.Same “-lo” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Onyx#365Onyx refers to a type of gemstone.Also GreekRising, like Apollo
- Evander#698Good manAlso GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Phoenix#329It refers to a mythical bird that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Kyrie#244Kyrie means "Lord." It's often used in Christian prayers and hymns.Also GreekRising, like Apollo
- Camilo#585This name comes from a Roman family name.Same “-lo” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Deacon#561This name comes from an ancient Greek word that referred to a servant or messenger.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Theo#82Theo means "God" or "divine".Also GreekRising, like Apollo
- Ocean#720Refers to the vast body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth.Also GreekRising, like Apollo
- HaloHalo refers to a circle of light, often seen around the head of a holy person in…Also GreekSame “-lo” ending
- Atlas#75In Greek mythology, Atlas was a Titan condemned to hold up the celestial heavens or the…Also GreekRising, like Apollo
- Kylo#402The name's meaning is unclear; possibly a modern invention or combination of sounds.Same “-lo” endingRising, like Apollo
- Rhodes#575Means "where roses grow."Also GreekRising, like Apollo
- Augustus#407This name comes from the Latin word for 'great' or 'magnificent.' It's also linked to…Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Tadeo#427Tadeo means "heart" or "courageous heart."Rising, like Apollo3 syllables
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- What names are similar to Apollo?
- Names with a similar style to Apollo include Alessandro, Adonis, Orion, Niko, Ares and Atreus.
- How are these names matched to Apollo?
- Each name is compared with Apollo on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Apollo has climbed the charts since 2000, so the list leans toward other names on the way up.
- What other Greek names are like Apollo?
- Alessandro, Adonis, Orion, Niko and Ares share Apollo's Greek roots.