Ignatius vs Shaun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ignatius

Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Ignatius Rank #1,736

Shaun Rank #1,568

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Is Ignatius or Shaun more popular?

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Ignatius and Shaun mean?

Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Ignatius and Shaun boy or girl names?

Ignatius is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.