Adolf vs Ignatius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

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Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Adolf Rank #26,599

Ignatius Rank #1,736

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Adolf or Ignatius more popular?

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Adolf and Ignatius mean?

Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin). Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin).

Are Adolf and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Adolf is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.