Smith vs Ignatius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Smith Rank #1,580

Ignatius Rank #1,736

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Is Smith or Ignatius more popular?

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Smith and Ignatius mean?

Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin). Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin).

Are Smith and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Smith is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.