Ignatius vs Laura

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ignatius

Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Girl #358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"laurel tree"

Origin: Latin (laurus)

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Ignatius Rank #1,736

Laura Rank #358

Laura is more popular, ranked #358 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Is Ignatius or Laura more popular?

Laura is more popular, ranked #358 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Ignatius and Laura mean?

Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin). Laura means "laurel tree" (Latin (laurus) origin).

Are Ignatius and Laura boy or girl names?

Ignatius is primarily a boy name. Laura is primarily a girl name.