Apollo
Meaning of Apollo
Apollo (pronounced uh-POL-oh) bursts onto a birth certificate like the first rays of sunrise. Rooted in ancient Greece, he was the radiant god of the sun, music, healing, and poetry; Indian grandmas often liken him to Surya riding a chariot of seven horses. The name carries that same glow—creative, warm, and sharp as one of his legendary arrows. American parents clearly feel the heat: Apollo has sailed from the 800s in the ’90s to the mid-300s today, climbing faster than a Diwali rocket. And yes, NASA’s moon-landing missions give the name a sky-is-not-the-limit vibe. Simple to say, easy to spell, yet grand enough for any stage, Apollo also invites playful nicknames like Pol or Lolo. For families who want a blend of myth, science, and a hint of masala sparkle, Apollo shines as a baby boy name that’s truly out of this world.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as uh-POL-oh (/əˈpɑloʊ/)
British English
- Pronunced as uh-POL-oh (/əˈpɒləʊ/)
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Notable People Named Apollo
| Sesugh Isaac Uhaa, known in WWE as Apollo Crews, is an American professional wrestler who performs on SmackDown. |
| Apollo Robbins is an American sleight of hand artist and security consultant known as a gentleman thief and praised by Forbes for artful manipulation of awareness. |
| Apollo Perelini is a former dual code rugby international who played in the 1990s and 2000s and coached in the 2000s and 2010s. |
| Apollo Brown, born Erik Vincent Stephens, is a Detroit hip hop producer and member of Ugly Heroes known for collaborations with Guilty Simpson, OC, Ras Kass, Skyzoo and Planet Asia. |
| Apostolos Apollo Papathanasiou is a Swedish heavy metal vocalist of Greek descent, currently with Spiritual Beggars and formerly with Firewind, Meduza, Evil Masquerade, Gardenian, and Richard Anderssons projects Majestic and Time Requiem. |
