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Trip vs Icarus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Trip

Boy #5,294 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the third (in family lineage)"

Origin: English / Latin (ter)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,294
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Trip Rank #5,294
Icarus Rank #5,432

Trip is more popular, ranked #5294 vs #5432 for Icarus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trip or Icarus more popular?

Trip is more popular, ranked #5294 compared to Icarus at #5432 in the United States.

What do Trip and Icarus mean?

Trip means "the third (in family lineage)" (English / Latin (ter) origin). Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin).

Are Trip and Icarus boy or girl names?

Trip is primarily a boy name. Icarus is primarily a boy name.

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