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Boy Name

Ignatius

"Fiery; from Latin 'ignis' meaning fire"

Ranked #1734 for boys

About the Name Ignatius

Meaning

Fiery; from Latin 'ignis' meaning fire

Origin

Latin

Gender

Boy

First Letter

I

Boy Rank

#1734

Ignatius is a boy name of Latin origin. The name means "Fiery; from Latin 'ignis' meaning fire" and Currently ranked #1734 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with I or explore other Latin names.

Popularity Over Time

#200
1950
#154
1960
#85
1970
#64
1980
#91
1990
#199
2000
#563
2010
#433
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Ignatius

  • Io Ignatius of Loyola (saint)

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Inigo

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Fiery; derived from Latin ignis, meaning fire.

Quick Facts

Syllables
3
Letters
8
Starts with
I
Origin
Latin

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