Ignatius vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ignatius

Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Ignatius Rank #1,736

Ralf Rank #32,528

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ignatius or Ralf more popular?

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ignatius and Ralf mean?

Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Ignatius and Ralf boy or girl names?

Ignatius is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.