Icarus vs Oliver

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
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Icarus

Daedalus Orion Apollo Hermes Selene

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Icarus or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Icarus at #5432 in the United States.

What do Icarus and Oliver mean?

Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Icarus and Oliver boy or girl names?

Icarus is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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