Clinton vs Ignatius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ignatius

Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

Cultural Roots

Catholic English Spanish Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,736
Total SSA Count
95
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Iggy, Nate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clinton Rank #1,935
Ignatius Rank #1,736

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 vs #1935 for Clinton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clinton ___

  • Clinton James
  • Clinton Lee
  • Clinton Edward
  • Clinton Paul
  • Clinton Ray
  • Clinton Scott

Ignatius ___

  • Ignatius James
  • Ignatius Theodore
  • Ignatius Benedict
  • Ignatius William
  • Ignatius Joseph
  • Ignatius Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Clinton

Preston Lyndon Grant Barbara Nancy

If you choose Ignatius

Cornelius Beatrice Thaddeus Seraphina Ambrose

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clinton or Ignatius more popular?

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 compared to Clinton at #1935 in the United States.

What do Clinton and Ignatius mean?

Clinton means "hilltop estate" (Old English origin). Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin).

Are Clinton and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Clinton is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.

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