Ignatius vs Kent

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ignatius

Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

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Ignatius Rank #1,736

Kent Rank #1,636

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Is Ignatius or Kent more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Ignatius and Kent mean?

Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Ignatius and Kent boy or girl names?

Ignatius is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.