Fredrick vs Ignatius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fredrick

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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8 High Risk

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Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Fredrick Rank #1,656

Ignatius Rank #1,736

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Is Fredrick or Ignatius more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Ignatius mean?

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

Are Fredrick and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.