Dan vs Ignatius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Dan Rank #1,931

Ignatius Rank #1,736

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Ignatius more popular?

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Ignatius mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin).

Are Dan and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.