Icarus vs Darrel

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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Garner Howie Kale Deagan

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Darrel

Boy #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

American English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,336
Total SSA Count: 18
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Knoxton Chett Naheem Alekzander

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Popularity Comparison

Icarus Rank #5,432

Darrel Rank #5,336

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 vs #5432 for Icarus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Icarus or Darrel more popular?

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 compared to Icarus at #5432 in the United States.

What do Icarus and Darrel mean?

Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin). Darrel means "from Airelle (beloved place)" (Norman French origin).

Are Icarus and Darrel boy or girl names?

Icarus is primarily a boy name. Darrel is primarily a boy name.

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