Dez vs Icarus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dez

Boy #5,597 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish/British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,597
Total SSA Count: 17
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Evryn Icarus Khosen Rueben

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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

Dez Rank #5,597

Icarus Rank #5,432

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 vs #5597 for Dez.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dez or Icarus more popular?

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 compared to Dez at #5597 in the United States.

What do Dez and Icarus mean?

Dez means "short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin).

Are Dez and Icarus boy or girl names?

Dez is primarily a boy name. Icarus is primarily a boy name.

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