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Icarus vs Pheonix

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
Pheonix Rank #5,571

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 vs #5571 for Pheonix.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Icarus or Pheonix more popular?

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 compared to Pheonix at #5571 in the United States.

What do Icarus and Pheonix mean?

Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin). Pheonix means "dark red, crimson" (Greek via Phoenician origin).

Are Icarus and Pheonix boy or girl names?

Icarus is primarily a boy name. Pheonix is primarily a boy name.

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