Alioth vs Ice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alioth

Boy #18,817 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fat tail, referring to a grouping of stars"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,817
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Al

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ice

Boy #18,808 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"frozen water, crystalline coolness"

Origin: Old English is

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,808
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alioth Rank #18,817
Ice Rank #18,808

Ice is more popular, ranked #18808 vs #18817 for Alioth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alioth ___

  • Alioth James
  • Alioth Cole
  • Alioth River
  • Alioth Grey
  • Alioth Finn
  • Alioth Sage

Ice ___

  • Ice man
  • Ice Anthony
  • Ice James
  • Ice David
  • Ice King

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alioth

Rigel Atlas Orion Lyra Vega

If you choose Ice

Flame Stone Blaze Sky

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alioth or Ice more popular?

Ice is more popular, ranked #18808 compared to Alioth at #18817 in the United States.

What do Alioth and Ice mean?

Alioth means "fat tail, referring to a grouping of stars" (Arabic origin). Ice means "frozen water, crystalline coolness" (Old English is origin).

Are Alioth and Ice boy or girl names?

Alioth is primarily a boy name. Ice is primarily a boy name.

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