Josh vs Ignatius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josh

Boy #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Josh Rank #1,742

Ignatius Rank #1,736

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 vs #1742 for Josh.

Is Josh or Ignatius more popular?

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 compared to Josh at #1742 in the United States.

What do Josh and Ignatius mean?

Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin).

Are Josh and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Josh is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.