Icarus vs Yves

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

Yves

Boy #5,451 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"yew tree; bow maker"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Swiss European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,451
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Icarus Rank #5,432
Yves Rank #5,451

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 vs #5451 for Yves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Icarus or Yves more popular?

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 compared to Yves at #5451 in the United States.

What do Icarus and Yves mean?

Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin). Yves means "yew tree; bow maker" (Germanic origin).

Are Icarus and Yves boy or girl names?

Icarus is primarily a boy name. Yves is primarily a boy name.

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