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Apollos

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Pronounced ə-POL-əs /əˈpɑl.əs/High

Meaning: From Greek Apollos — 'belonging to Apollo' (the sun god); a learned, eloquent New Testament evangelistMedium

In 30 seconds: Belonging to Apollo: Apollos is the eloquent New Testament evangelist. Bold, scholarly, and devout.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom Greek Apollos — 'belonging to Apollo' (the sun god); a learned, eloquent New Testament evangelist
U.S. rank (2024)#4883 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 206

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319872024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Apollos comes from Greek Apollos — 'belonging to Apollo' (the god of sun, music, and prophecy) — borne by a wise, eloquent evangelist in the New Testament (Acts). A bold, scholarly, devout name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, belonging-to-Apollo at the root, and scholarly.

Did you know? Apollos, 'belonging to Apollo' (the sun god), was a learned, eloquent preacher in the New Testament who helped spread early Christianity; a bold, devout name.
Overall data confidence 75%
Behind the Name — Apollos — etymology

Variations

ApolloApollon

Nicknames

Apollo

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Alexandros— echoes that soft -os sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Apollos mean?

Apollos is Greek for 'belonging to Apollo' — a New Testament evangelist.

How do you pronounce Apollos?

It's said ə-POL-əs /əˈpɑl.əs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Apollos a boy or girl name?

Apollos is a boy's name.

How popular is Apollos?

Apollos is a rare name in the U.S.

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