Shade vs Icarus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shade

Boy #5,590 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"shadow, area of darkness"

Origin: Old English (sceadu)

Cultural Roots

English American Modern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,590
Total SSA Count: 17
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Shade Rank #5,590

Icarus Rank #5,432

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 vs #5590 for Shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shade or Icarus more popular?

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 compared to Shade at #5590 in the United States.

What do Shade and Icarus mean?

Shade means "shadow, area of darkness" (Old English (sceadu) origin). Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin).

Are Shade and Icarus boy or girl names?

Shade is primarily a boy name. Icarus is primarily a boy name.

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