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♂ Boy

Pronounced EYE-kon /ˈaɪ.kɑn/High

Meaning: A modern word-name from the English 'icon', 'an image; a symbol; a revered figure' (from the Greek eikon, 'image; likeness')Low

In 30 seconds: An image; a symbol; a revered figure: Icon is an English word-name. Bold and modern (said 'EYE-kon').
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Origin LowEnglish, Greek
MeaningA modern word-name from the English 'icon', 'an image; a symbol; a revered figure' (from the Greek eikon, 'image; likeness')
U.S. rank (2024)#10251 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 26

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920192024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Icon is a modern word-name from the English icon, 'an image; a symbol; a revered figure' (from the Greek eikon, 'image; likeness'). A bold name (said 'EYE-kon').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely and recently. Rare, a symbol at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Icon is a modern word-name from the English 'icon', 'an image; a symbol; a revered figure' (from the Greek eikon, 'image') — a bold choice (said 'EYE-kon').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Icon — English word-name; from Greek eikon

Variations

Ikon

Nicknames

Ike

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Icon mean?

Icon is a modern word-name from the English 'icon', 'an image; a symbol; a revered figure' (from the Greek eikon).

How do you pronounce Icon?

It's said EYE-kon /ˈaɪ.kɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Icon a boy or girl name?

Icon is a boy's name here (it is used for both).

How popular is Icon?

Icon is a very rare name in the U.S.

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