Scotty vs Ignatius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scotty

Boy #1,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Scotland, Scotsman"

Origin: Latin/Old Norse

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Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Scotty Rank #1,766

Ignatius Rank #1,736

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 vs #1766 for Scotty.

Is Scotty or Ignatius more popular?

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 compared to Scotty at #1766 in the United States.

What do Scotty and Ignatius mean?

Scotty means "from Scotland, Scotsman" (Latin/Old Norse origin). Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin).

Are Scotty and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Scotty is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.