Ignatius vs Niall

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ignatius

Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Boy #1,586 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion"

Origin: Old Irish

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Ignatius Rank #1,736

Niall Rank #1,586

Niall is more popular, ranked #1586 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Is Ignatius or Niall more popular?

Niall is more popular, ranked #1586 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Ignatius and Niall mean?

Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin). Niall means "champion" (Old Irish origin).

Are Ignatius and Niall boy or girl names?

Ignatius is primarily a boy name. Niall is primarily a boy name.