Ignatius vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ignatius

Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ignatius Rank #1,736

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Is Ignatius or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Ignatius and Gideon mean?

Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ignatius and Gideon boy or girl names?

Ignatius is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.