Bex vs Icarus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bex

Boy #5,444 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to bind, captivate (from Rebecca root)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,444
Total SSA Count
18
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
Nicknames
Ick, Icy, Cari

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Popularity Comparison

Bex Rank #5,444
Icarus Rank #5,432

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 vs #5444 for Bex.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bex ___

  • Bex James
  • Bex Cole
  • Bex Lee
  • Bex Owen
  • Bex Dean
  • Bex Hugh

Icarus ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Rex Jax Max Dex Zax

If you choose Icarus

Daedalus Orion Apollo Hermes Selene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bex or Icarus more popular?

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 compared to Bex at #5444 in the United States.

What do Bex and Icarus mean?

Bex means "to bind, captivate (from Rebecca root)" (Hebrew origin). Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin).

Are Bex and Icarus boy or girl names?

Bex is primarily a boy name. Icarus is primarily a boy name.

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