Ignatius vs Alton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ignatius

Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Boy #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Ignatius Rank #1,736

Alton Rank #1,572

Alton is more popular, ranked #1572 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Is Ignatius or Alton more popular?

Alton is more popular, ranked #1572 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Ignatius and Alton mean?

Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin). Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Ignatius and Alton boy or girl names?

Ignatius is primarily a boy name. Alton is primarily a boy name.