Edson vs Ignatius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edson

Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

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Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Edson Rank #1,835

Ignatius Rank #1,736

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 vs #1835 for Edson.

Is Edson or Ignatius more popular?

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Ignatius mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin).

Are Edson and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.