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Icarus vs Ellery

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
Ellery Rank #5,575

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 vs #5575 for Ellery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Icarus or Ellery more popular?

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 compared to Ellery at #5575 in the United States.

What do Icarus and Ellery mean?

Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin). Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin).

Are Icarus and Ellery boy or girl names?

Icarus is primarily a boy name. Ellery is primarily a boy name.

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