Ignatius vs Ignacio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ignatius

Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Boy #824 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin folk etymology (ignis = fire)

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Ignatius Rank #1,736

Ignacio Rank #824

Ignacio is more popular, ranked #824 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Is Ignatius or Ignacio more popular?

Ignacio is more popular, ranked #824 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Ignatius and Ignacio mean?

Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin). Ignacio means "fiery, ardent" (Latin folk etymology (ignis = fire) origin).

Are Ignatius and Ignacio boy or girl names?

Ignatius is primarily a boy name. Ignacio is primarily a boy name.