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Apo

Quick answerApo is a prefix or shortened form derived from Greek "apo-" meaning "away from" or "separate," though as a standalone given name it is rare and typically appears as a nickname or abbreviation in various cultures.

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank—
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Peak year2016
Syllables2
Origin—
CulturePolynesian/Southeast Asian
Letters3
Numerology5 Chaldean 7
Global rank#65,535

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Apo

Apo is a prefix or shortened form derived from Greek "apo-" meaning "away from" or "separate," though as a standalone given name it is rare and typically appears as a nickname or abbreviation in various cultures.

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Etymology

Apo is a prefix or shortened form derived from Greek "apo-" meaning "away from" or "separate," though as a standalone given name it is rare and typically appears as a nickname or abbreviation in various cultures. The name's meaning as a given name is not established in standard etymological references, making its linguistic roots uncertain when used independently.

Apo appears sporadically across Polynesian, Filipino, and other Southeast Asian cultures, sometimes as a nickname or informal name, but lacks significant documented historical or religious significance as a formal given name in major world religions or established naming traditions.

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