Niall vs Ignatius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niall

Boy #1,586 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Niall Rank #1,586

Ignatius Rank #1,736

Niall is more popular, ranked #1586 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Is Niall or Ignatius more popular?

Niall is more popular, ranked #1586 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Niall and Ignatius mean?

Niall means "champion" (Old Irish origin). Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin).

Are Niall and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Niall is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.