Clifton vs Ignatius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clifton

Boy #1,756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cliff settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Clifton Rank #1,756

Ignatius Rank #1,736

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 vs #1756 for Clifton.

Is Clifton or Ignatius more popular?

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 compared to Clifton at #1756 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Ignatius mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin). Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin).

Are Clifton and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Clifton is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.