Ignacio vs Jaime

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ignacio

Boy #824 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin folk etymology (ignis = fire)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #824
Total SSA Count: 302
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal

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Tony Bastian Marcellus Roland

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Jaime

Boy #606 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #606
Total SSA Count: 468
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ignacio Rank #824

Jaime Rank #606

Jaime is more popular, ranked #606 vs #824 for Ignacio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ignacio or Jaime more popular?

Jaime is more popular, ranked #606 compared to Ignacio at #824 in the United States.

What do Ignacio and Jaime mean?

Ignacio means "fiery, ardent" (Latin folk etymology (ignis = fire) origin). Jaime means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew via Spanish origin).

Are Ignacio and Jaime boy or girl names?

Ignacio is primarily a boy name. Jaime is primarily a boy name.

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