Apollo Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Apollo Name at a Glance

Name	Apollo
Meaning	Manly beauty. In Greek mythology, Apollo was the god of medicine and healing who drove his fiery chariot (the sun) through the sky.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Apollo Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Apollo means “Manly beauty. In Greek mythology, Apollo was the god of medicine and healing who drove his fiery chariot (the sun) through the sky”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Apollo Name Origin

Our database records Apollo under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Apollo a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Apollo is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Apollo

When considering Apollo for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.