Dan vs Ignatius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,931
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Danny

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Dan Rank #1,931
Ignatius Rank #1,736

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 vs #1931 for Dan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dan ___

  • Dan James
  • Dan Lee
  • Dan Allen
  • Dan Scott
  • Dan Wayne
  • Dan Michael

Ignatius ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dan

Tom Sam Ben Kate Anne

If you choose Ignatius

Cornelius Beatrice Thaddeus Seraphina Ambrose

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dan or Ignatius more popular?

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Ignatius mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin).

Are Dan and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.

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