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Icarus vs Able

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Icarus Rank #5,432
Able Rank #5,312

Able is more popular, ranked #5312 vs #5432 for Icarus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Icarus or Able more popular?

Able is more popular, ranked #5312 compared to Icarus at #5432 in the United States.

What do Icarus and Able mean?

Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin). Able means "breath, vapor, transience" (Hebrew origin).

Are Icarus and Able boy or girl names?

Icarus is primarily a boy name. Able is primarily a boy name.

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