Ameris vs Icarus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Ick, Icy, Cari

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ameris Rank #5,277
Icarus Rank #5,432

Ameris is more popular, ranked #5277 vs #5432 for Icarus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ameris ___

  • Ameris James
  • Ameris Cole
  • Ameris Lee
  • Ameris Grant
  • Ameris Wayne
  • Ameris Blake

Icarus ___

  • Icarus James
  • Icarus Cole
  • Icarus Sol
  • Icarus Atticus
  • Icarus August
  • Icarus Felix

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ameris

Aria Emerson Amara River Phoenix

If you choose Icarus

Daedalus Orion Apollo Hermes Selene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ameris or Icarus more popular?

Ameris is more popular, ranked #5277 compared to Icarus at #5432 in the United States.

What do Ameris and Icarus mean?

Ameris means "of America, American" (Modern American origin). Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin).

Are Ameris and Icarus boy or girl names?

Ameris is primarily a boy name. Icarus is primarily a boy name.

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