Darrel vs Icarus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrel

Boy #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

American English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,336
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Icarus

Boy #5,432 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American European literary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,432
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

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Popularity Comparison

Darrel Rank #5,336
Icarus Rank #5,432

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 vs #5432 for Icarus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrel or Icarus more popular?

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 compared to Icarus at #5432 in the United States.

What do Darrel and Icarus mean?

Darrel means "from Airelle (beloved place)" (Norman French origin). Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin).

Are Darrel and Icarus boy or girl names?

Darrel is primarily a boy name. Icarus is primarily a boy name.

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