Icarus vs Alistar

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

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Xaiver Nicky Earnest Red

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Alistar

Boy #5,272 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,272
Total SSA Count: 18
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Cass Terrion Eoghan Kristoff

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Popularity Comparison

Icarus Rank #5,432

Alistar Rank #5,272

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 vs #5432 for Icarus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Icarus or Alistar more popular?

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 compared to Icarus at #5432 in the United States.

What do Icarus and Alistar mean?

Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin). Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Icarus and Alistar boy or girl names?

Icarus is primarily a boy name. Alistar is primarily a boy name.

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