Ferry vs Icarus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Frisian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,658
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ferry Rank #32,658
Icarus Rank #5,432

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferry or Icarus more popular?

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Icarus mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin).

Are Ferry and Icarus boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Icarus is primarily a boy name.

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