Ignatius vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ignatius

Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Ignatius Rank #1,736

Malcom Rank #1,750

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Ignatius or Malcom more popular?

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Ignatius and Malcom mean?

Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ignatius and Malcom boy or girl names?

Ignatius is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.