Ignatius vs Paulo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paulo

Boy #1,604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Paulus family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Italian Spanish Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,604
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Paulinho, Pau

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ignatius Rank #1,736
Paulo Rank #1,604

Paulo is more popular, ranked #1604 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ignatius ___

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

Paulo ___

  • Paulo Ricardo
  • Paulo Eduardo
  • Paulo Miguel
  • Paulo Henrique
  • Paulo Andre
  • Paulo Sergio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ignatius

Cornelius Beatrice Thaddeus Seraphina Ambrose

If you choose Paulo

Lucas Rafael Mateus Isabela Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ignatius or Paulo more popular?

Paulo is more popular, ranked #1604 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Ignatius and Paulo mean?

Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin). Paulo means "from the Paulus family" (Latin origin).

Are Ignatius and Paulo boy or girl names?

Ignatius is primarily a boy name. Paulo is primarily a boy name.

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