Ignatius vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ignatius

Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

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Ignatius Rank #1,736

Edson Rank #1,835

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

Is Ignatius or Edson more popular?

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

What do Ignatius and Edson mean?

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

Are Ignatius and Edson boy or girl names?

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