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EYE-kon
Icon is a boy’s name of Greek origin, meaning “Derived from the Greek word 'eikōn' meaning 'image' or 'likeness'. Represents symbols of importance.”. It currently ranks #10251 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2019.
What Icon Means
“Derived from the Greek word 'eikōn' meaning 'image' or 'likeness'. Represents symbols of importance.”
The Story of Icon
Some figures are so profoundly influential, they become the very image of an idea. We name our sons after them.
Icon arrives from the Greek word 'eikōn,' meaning 'image' or 'likeness.' In the ancient world, an icon was a representation of something profoundly important. This name has only recently begun its journey into modern usage, carrying with it centuries of symbolic weight.
When you imagine your son, do you see a child who will naturally draw others in, someone who embodies a vision? This name suggests a boy who will represent something significant to those around him, a clear and compelling image of his own potential.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#11 in 2019
Total Births
26
First Recorded
2019
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