What is the origin of the name Apolo?

Apolo is a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Apolo?

Apolo is currently ranked #4315 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Apolo?

Apolo is pronounced ah-POH-loh.

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Apolo

ah-POH-loh

Popularity

#4315

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

227

Peak Year

#24 in 2024

First Recorded

2002

Style

Mythological

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Apolo is a Spanish and Italian variation of Apollo, the Greek god of music, poetry, light, and healing.

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Po Lolo

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

Apolo Ohno
American short track speed skating champion

Nicknames

Po Lolo

Spelling Variations

Apollo

Similar Names

Atlas Orion Leo Dante

Personality Traits

CreativeIntelligentOptimisticArtistic

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