Phineas vs Ignatius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phineas

Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

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Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Phineas Rank #1,540

Ignatius Rank #1,736

Phineas is more popular, ranked #1540 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Is Phineas or Ignatius more popular?

Phineas is more popular, ranked #1540 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Phineas and Ignatius mean?

Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin). Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin).

Are Phineas and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Phineas is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.