Ignatius vs Fred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ignatius

Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Ignatius Rank #1,736

Fred Rank #1,686

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

Is Ignatius or Fred more popular?

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

What do Ignatius and Fred mean?

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

Are Ignatius and Fred boy or girl names?

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