Icarus vs Randal

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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Popularity Comparison

Icarus Rank #5,432
Randal Rank #5,606

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 vs #5606 for Randal.

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

Randal ___

  • Randal James
  • Randal Lee
  • Randal Scott
  • Randal Allen
  • Randal Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Icarus

Daedalus Orion Apollo Hermes Selene

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Donald Ronald Sandra Linda Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Icarus or Randal more popular?

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 compared to Randal at #5606 in the United States.

What do Icarus and Randal mean?

Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin). Randal means "wolf shield" (Old Norse Randulfr origin).

Are Icarus and Randal boy or girl names?

Icarus is primarily a boy name. Randal is primarily a boy name.

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