Ignatius vs Lake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ignatius

Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

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Ignatius Rank #1,736

Lake Rank #1,633

Lake is more popular, ranked #1633 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Is Ignatius or Lake more popular?

Lake is more popular, ranked #1633 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Ignatius and Lake mean?

Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin). Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin).

Are Ignatius and Lake boy or girl names?

Ignatius is primarily a boy name. Lake is primarily a boy name.