Alton vs Ignatius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alton

Boy #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Alton Rank #1,572

Ignatius Rank #1,736

Alton is more popular, ranked #1572 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Is Alton or Ignatius more popular?

Alton is more popular, ranked #1572 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Alton and Ignatius mean?

Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin). Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin).

Are Alton and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Alton is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.