Apollo
Greek Mythology (Latinized) · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Apollo
Apollo derives from Greek and likely originates from Proto-Indo-European roots, though the precise etymology is debated; the name is associated with the Greek god of music, poetry, prophecy, healing, and the sun.
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Etymology
Apollo derives from Greek and likely originates from Proto-Indo-European roots, though the precise etymology is debated; the name is associated with the Greek god of music, poetry, prophecy, healing, and the sun. The name was used in ancient Greek and Roman cultures (Romans adopted it as a deity), and is primarily associated with Greco-Roman polytheism, though it has been adopted as a given name across Western cultures in modern times.
Apollo currently ranks #445 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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