Icarus vs Horace

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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Deagan Latham Jermiah Trayson

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Horace

Boy #5,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"relating to time or the hours"

Origin: Latin hora (time)

Cultural Roots

English American European Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,423
Total SSA Count: 18
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Kean Ariston Liangelo Cayman

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Popularity Comparison

Icarus Rank #5,432

Horace Rank #5,423

Horace is more popular, ranked #5423 vs #5432 for Icarus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Icarus or Horace more popular?

Horace is more popular, ranked #5423 compared to Icarus at #5432 in the United States.

What do Icarus and Horace mean?

Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin). Horace means "relating to time or the hours" (Latin hora (time) origin).

Are Icarus and Horace boy or girl names?

Icarus is primarily a boy name. Horace is primarily a boy name.

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