Irving vs Ignatius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

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Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Irving Rank #1,618

Ignatius Rank #1,736

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Is Irving or Ignatius more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Irving and Ignatius mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin).

Are Irving and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.