Icarus vs Liam

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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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Icarus Rank #5,432
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Icarus

Daedalus Orion Apollo Hermes Selene

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Icarus or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Icarus at #5432 in the United States.

What do Icarus and Liam mean?

Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Icarus and Liam boy or girl names?

Icarus is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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