Irwin vs Icarus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irwin

Boy #5,482 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"boar friend"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Boy #5,432 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria"

Origin: Greek

American European literary

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Irwin Rank #5,482

Icarus Rank #5,432

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 vs #5482 for Irwin.

Is Irwin or Icarus more popular?

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 compared to Irwin at #5482 in the United States.

What do Irwin and Icarus mean?

Irwin means "boar friend" (Old English origin). Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin).

Are Irwin and Icarus boy or girl names?

Irwin is primarily a boy name. Icarus is primarily a boy name.