Icarus vs James

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

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Icarus Rank #5,432
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5432 for Icarus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Icarus ___

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Icarus

Daedalus Orion Apollo Hermes Selene

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Icarus or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Icarus at #5432 in the United States.

What do Icarus and James mean?

Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Icarus and James boy or girl names?

Icarus is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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