What does the name Ignatius mean?

Ignatius is a boy name of Latin origin: "fiery", from ignis.

When was the name Ignatius most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Ignatius peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

What are names similar to Ignatius?

Names similar to Ignatius in origin and style include Aloysius, Cassius, Cornelius, Vincent, Lucas.

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Ignatius

boy name

Origin

Latin

Syllables

Peak era

2010s/2020s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

"fiery", from ignis

Goes by Iggy

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2010s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Ignatius peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

Names that fit alongside Ignatius

Aloysius Cassius Cornelius Vincent Lucas Augustine

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