Rue vs Icarus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rue

Boy #5,520 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rue plant, bitter herb"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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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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Rue Rank #5,520

Icarus Rank #5,432

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 vs #5520 for Rue.

Is Rue or Icarus more popular?

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 compared to Rue at #5520 in the United States.

What do Rue and Icarus mean?

Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin). Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin).

Are Rue and Icarus boy or girl names?

Rue is primarily a boy name. Icarus is primarily a boy name.