Newt vs Icarus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Newt

Boy #5,464 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"new settlement, new town"

Origin: Old English

English 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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Newt Rank #5,464

Icarus Rank #5,432

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 vs #5464 for Newt.

Is Newt or Icarus more popular?

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 compared to Newt at #5464 in the United States.

What do Newt and Icarus mean?

Newt means "new settlement, new town" (Old English origin). Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin).

Are Newt and Icarus boy or girl names?

Newt is primarily a boy name. Icarus is primarily a boy name.