Fred vs Ignatius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Fred Rank #1,686

Ignatius Rank #1,736

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Is Fred or Ignatius more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Fred and Ignatius mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin).

Are Fred and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.