Ignatius vs Roderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ignatius

Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

Catholic English Spanish Polish

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Ignatius Rank #1,736

Roderick Rank #1,904

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Ignatius or Roderick more popular?

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Ignatius and Roderick mean?

Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ignatius and Roderick boy or girl names?

Ignatius is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.