Icarus vs Randolph

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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Randolph

Boy #5,592 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shield-wolf"

Origin: Old Norse (rand + ulfr)

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,592
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Randy, Rand, Rolph

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Popularity Comparison

Icarus Rank #5,432
Randolph Rank #5,592

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 vs #5592 for Randolph.

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

Randolph ___

  • Randolph James
  • Randolph William
  • Randolph Charles
  • Randolph Henry
  • Randolph Edward
  • Randolph Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Icarus

Daedalus Orion Apollo Hermes Selene

If you choose Randolph

Winston Edmund Adelaide Cordelia Reginald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Icarus or Randolph more popular?

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 compared to Randolph at #5592 in the United States.

What do Icarus and Randolph mean?

Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin). Randolph means "shield-wolf" (Old Norse (rand + ulfr) origin).

Are Icarus and Randolph boy or girl names?

Icarus is primarily a boy name. Randolph is primarily a boy name.

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