Name comparison · boy names
Abel vs. Apollo
In 2025, Abel leads at #231 among U.S. boys' names, with Apollo at #445. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Abel | Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #231 | #445 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,525 | 708 |
| All-time peak | #124 in 2015 | #389 in 2022 |
| Uniqueness score | 30 / 100 | 39 / 100 |
| Strongest state | New Mexico (#148) | Nevada (#201) |