Ignatius vs Nickolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ignatius

Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Boy #1,548 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (nike + laos)

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Ignatius Rank #1,736

Nickolas Rank #1,548

Nickolas is more popular, ranked #1548 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Is Ignatius or Nickolas more popular?

Nickolas is more popular, ranked #1548 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Ignatius and Nickolas mean?

Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin). Nickolas means "victory of the people" (Greek (nike + laos) origin).

Are Ignatius and Nickolas boy or girl names?

Ignatius is primarily a boy name. Nickolas is primarily a boy name.