Ignatius vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ignatius

Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Boy #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

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Ignatius Rank #1,736

Lester Rank #1,578

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Is Ignatius or Lester more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Ignatius and Lester mean?

Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Ignatius and Lester boy or girl names?

Ignatius is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.