Ellery vs Icarus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellery

Girl #1,328 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"elder tree island"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,328
Total SSA Count
172
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, El, Elle

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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

Ellery Rank #1,328
Icarus Rank #5,432

Ellery is more popular, ranked #1328 vs #5432 for Icarus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellery ___

  • Ellery Jane
  • Ellery Mae
  • Ellery Rose
  • Ellery Grace
  • Ellery Ann
  • Ellery Kate

Icarus ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Icarus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellery or Icarus more popular?

Ellery is more popular, ranked #1328 compared to Icarus at #5432 in the United States.

What do Ellery and Icarus mean?

Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin). Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin).

Are Ellery and Icarus boy or girl names?

Ellery is primarily a girl name. Icarus is primarily a boy name.

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