Ignatius vs Irving

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ignatius

Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

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Ignatius Rank #1,736

Irving Rank #1,618

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Is Ignatius or Irving more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Ignatius and Irving mean?

Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Ignatius and Irving boy or girl names?

Ignatius is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.