Apollos

At a Glance

Meaning

Belonging to/associated with the god Apollo

Origin

Ancient Greek

Gender

Primarily used for boys

Pronunciation

uh-POL-usListen

Apollos is an Ancient Greek name meaning "belonging to" or "associated with" the god Apollo. You may see it explained as "destroyer," but that comes from a disputed folk-link between Apollo's own name and the Greek verb apollymi, "to destroy"; the link is contested even for Apollo and isn't established for Apollos. It's pronounced uh-POL-us (IPA /əˈpɒləs/).

Meaning & Origin of Apollos

Meaning: Belonging to/associated with the god Apollo.

Origin: Ancient Greek.

A common claim: Apollos means 'of Apollo' or 'destroyer.' Actually: 'Destroyer' confuses this with a disputed folk-link for the god Apollo's own name (to the Greek verb apollymi, 'to destroy') — that etymology is contested even for Apollo, and isn't established for the name Apollos, which more simply denotes 'belonging to Apollo.'

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Apollos

Popularity of Apollos

Apollos is a rare name in the U.S. It ranked #4883 in 2024 with 20 babies given the name, down from its peak of #4352 in 2023, when 24 babies received it (Social Security data covers 1987-2024).

Names Like Apollos

These names have followed a similar path to Apollos in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Anvith
• Arris
• Anapaula
• Anubis
• Andersyn
• Amyr

FAQ

What does the name Apollos mean?

Belonging to/associated with the god Apollo. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Apollos?

Apollos is pronounced uh-POL-us (IPA: /əˈpɒləs/).

Is Apollos a popular name right now?

Apollos is near its all-time peak (#4352 in 2023), ranked #4883 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1987–2024.)

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