Shaun vs Ignatius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Shaun Rank #1,568

Ignatius Rank #1,736

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Is Shaun or Ignatius more popular?

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Shaun and Ignatius mean?

Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin).

Are Shaun and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Shaun is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.