Elihu 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

Elihu Rank #5,577
Icarus Rank #5,432

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 vs #5577 for Elihu.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elihu ___

  • Elihu James
  • Elihu Samuel
  • Elihu David
  • Elihu Thomas
  • Elihu Nathan
  • Elihu Joseph

Icarus ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elihu or Icarus more popular?

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 compared to Elihu at #5577 in the United States.

What do Elihu and Icarus mean?

Elihu means "He is my God" (Hebrew origin). Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin).

Are Elihu and Icarus boy or girl names?

Elihu is primarily a boy name. Icarus is primarily a boy name.

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