Icarus vs Noah

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Icarus Rank #5,432
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Icarus

Daedalus Orion Apollo Hermes Selene

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Icarus or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Icarus at #5432 in the United States.

What do Icarus and Noah mean?

Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Icarus and Noah boy or girl names?

Icarus is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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