Ignatius vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ignatius

Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

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Ignatius Rank #1,736

Lyon Rank #1,890

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Ignatius or Lyon more popular?

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Ignatius and Lyon mean?

Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Ignatius and Lyon boy or girl names?

Ignatius is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.