Icarus vs Obie

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

Obie

Boy #5,401 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,401
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Icarus Rank #5,432
Obie Rank #5,401

Obie is more popular, ranked #5401 vs #5432 for Icarus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Icarus or Obie more popular?

Obie is more popular, ranked #5401 compared to Icarus at #5432 in the United States.

What do Icarus and Obie mean?

Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin). Obie means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Icarus and Obie boy or girl names?

Icarus is primarily a boy name. Obie is primarily a boy name.

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