Ignatius vs Jacobo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ignatius

Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Boy #1,734 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew Ya'akov

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Ignatius Rank #1,736

Jacobo Rank #1,734

Jacobo is more popular, ranked #1734 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Is Ignatius or Jacobo more popular?

Jacobo is more popular, ranked #1734 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Ignatius and Jacobo mean?

Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin). Jacobo means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew Ya'akov origin).

Are Ignatius and Jacobo boy or girl names?

Ignatius is primarily a boy name. Jacobo is primarily a boy name.