Oskar vs Ignatius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oskar

Boy #1,722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine spear, god's spear"

Origin: Old Norse ás + geirr

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Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Oskar Rank #1,722

Ignatius Rank #1,736

Oskar is more popular, ranked #1722 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Is Oskar or Ignatius more popular?

Oskar is more popular, ranked #1722 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Oskar and Ignatius mean?

Oskar means "divine spear, god's spear" (Old Norse ás + geirr origin). Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin).

Are Oskar and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Oskar is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.