Apollos
/AH-P-AA-L-OW-S/
The Greek masculine name Apollos is a short form or variant of Apollonios, derived from Apollo — the Greek god of the sun, music, prophecy, and rational order, whose name is of uncertain pre-Greek origin, possibly from a root meaning 'to drive away' or 'to destroy.' In the New Testament, Apollos of Alexandria was a learned Jewish-Christian teacher renowned for his eloquence, which gave the name its long association with learning and oratory.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Apollos is a Christian boy name of Greek origin, meaning “The Greek masculine name Apollos is a short form or variant of Apollonios, derived from Apollo — the Greek god of the sun, music, prophecy, and rational order, whose name is of uncertain pre-Greek origin, possibly from a root meaning 'to drive away' or 'to destroy.' In the New Testament, Apollos of Alexandria was a learned Jewish-Christian teacher renowned for his eloquence, which gave the name its long association with learning and oratory.”.
Apollos is a boy's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "The Greek masculine name Apollos is a short form or variant of Apollonios, derived from Apollo — the Greek god of the sun, music, prophecy, and rational order, whose name is of uncertain pre-Greek origin, possibly from a root meaning 'to drive away' or 'to destroy.' In the New Testament, Apollos of Alexandria was a learned Jewish-Christian teacher renowned for his eloquence, which gave the name its long association with learning and oratory." and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Common among European, Greek families, Apollos carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Apollos
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Apollos lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
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See Apollos's saint & feast day →What does Apollos's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Apollos resonates in either tradition.
Apollos's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Apollos's full reading →
Does Apollos go with your family's names?
Apollos breaks into 6 sounds: /AH-P-AA-L-OW-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Apollos sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Apollos beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Apollos — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Apollos
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From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in European families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Wisdom cluster
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Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Apollos
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Common questions about Apollos
What does the name Apollos mean?
Apollos means "The Greek masculine name Apollos is a short form or variant of Apollonios, derived from Apollo — the Greek god of the sun, music, prophecy, and rational order, whose name is of uncertain pre-Greek origin, possibly from a root meaning 'to drive away' or 'to destroy.' In the New Testament, Apollos of Alexandria was a learned Jewish-Christian teacher renowned for his eloquence, which gave the name its long association with learning and oratory.." It is a boy name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Apollos a boy or girl name?
Apollos is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Apollos?
Apollos is of Greek origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, Greek families.
Is Apollos a Christian name?
Yes. Apollos is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Greek origin.
What does Apollos mean in Greek?
Apollos originates from Greek, where it means "The Greek masculine name Apollos is a short form or variant of Apollonios, derived from Apollo — the Greek god of the sun, music, prophecy, and rational order, whose name is of uncertain pre-Greek origin, possibly from a root meaning 'to drive away' or 'to destroy.' In the New Testament, Apollos of Alexandria was a learned Jewish-Christian teacher renowned for his eloquence, which gave the name its long association with learning and oratory.."
What are common nicknames for Apollos?
Common short forms of Apollos include Apoli, Apol.
What is the numerology of Apollos?
Apollos has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
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