Boy

Ignacio

ig-NAH-see-oh

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Stable

✦ Meaning

“Spanish and Latin name derived from the Roman family name Ignatius, possibly meaning 'fiery' or 'ardent.' Associated with Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits.”

Popularity Over Time

Ignacio US popularity rank over timeRank 1106 in 1900 to rank 501 in 1930. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#501#804#11061900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #823 in the United States.

Origin

LatinSpanish

Syllables

4

Nicknames

NachoIgnacio

Style

StrongRomanticClassic

Famous Bearers

  • Ignacio Zaragoza (Mexican general)
  • Saint Ignatius of Loyola

Collections

Works Everywhere → Beautiful But Not Top 100 →

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Works across Spanish, Latin, and Catholic cultures

People Also Ask

Spanish and Latin name derived from the Roman family name Ignatius, possibly meaning 'fiery' or 'ardent.' Associated with Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits.

Ignacio is currently ranked #823 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.

Popular nicknames for Ignacio include Nacho, Ignacio.

Names that pair beautifully with Ignacio include Ivan, Ismail, Ilario, Isidor, Iain.