Icarus vs Jarad

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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Jarod Rylie Pharoah Tymeir

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Jarad

Boy #5,298 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to descend, he who descended"

Origin: Hebrew (yarad)

Cultural Roots

American Hebrew Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,298
Total SSA Count: 18
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Icarus Rank #5,432

Jarad Rank #5,298

Jarad is more popular, ranked #5298 vs #5432 for Icarus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Icarus or Jarad more popular?

Jarad is more popular, ranked #5298 compared to Icarus at #5432 in the United States.

What do Icarus and Jarad mean?

Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin). Jarad means "to descend, he who descended" (Hebrew (yarad) origin).

Are Icarus and Jarad boy or girl names?

Icarus is primarily a boy name. Jarad is primarily a boy name.

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