Earnest vs Icarus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earnest

Boy #5,461 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"serious, sincere, determined"

Origin: Old English word name

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,461
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

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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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Earnest Rank #5,461
Icarus Rank #5,432

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 vs #5461 for Earnest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Earnest or Icarus more popular?

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 compared to Earnest at #5461 in the United States.

What do Earnest and Icarus mean?

Earnest means "serious, sincere, determined" (Old English word name origin). Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin).

Are Earnest and Icarus boy or girl names?

Earnest is primarily a boy name. Icarus is primarily a boy name.

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