Ignatius vs Fredrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ignatius

Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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✓ All Clear

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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8 High Risk

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Ignatius Rank #1,736

Fredrick Rank #1,656

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

Is Ignatius or Fredrick more popular?

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

What do Ignatius and Fredrick mean?

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

Are Ignatius and Fredrick boy or girl names?

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