Icarus vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Icarus

Daedalus Orion Apollo Hermes Selene

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Icarus or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Icarus at #5432 in the United States.

What do Icarus and Theodore mean?

Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Icarus and Theodore boy or girl names?

Icarus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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