Felipe vs Ignacio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felipe

Boy #927 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#927
Total SSA Count
250
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Feli, Pipe, Phil

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Ignacio

Boy #824 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin folk etymology (ignis = fire)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#824
Total SSA Count
302
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nacho, Iggy, Nachito

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Popularity Comparison

Felipe Rank #927
Ignacio Rank #824

Ignacio is more popular, ranked #824 vs #927 for Felipe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Felipe ___

  • Felipe Alejandro
  • Felipe Antonio
  • Felipe José
  • Felipe Luis
  • Felipe Andrés
  • Felipe Manuel

Ignacio ___

  • Ignacio Luis
  • Ignacio Rafael
  • Ignacio Miguel
  • Ignacio Antonio
  • Ignacio Carlos
  • Ignacio Javier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Felipe

Valentina Isabella Santiago Sofía Sebastián

If you choose Ignacio

Santiago Mateo Valentina Isabella Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felipe or Ignacio more popular?

Ignacio is more popular, ranked #824 compared to Felipe at #927 in the United States.

What do Felipe and Ignacio mean?

Felipe means "lover of horses" (Ancient Greek origin). Ignacio means "fiery, ardent" (Latin folk etymology (ignis = fire) origin).

Are Felipe and Ignacio boy or girl names?

Felipe is primarily a boy name. Ignacio is primarily a boy name.

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