Fiery or set on fire
Derived from the Roman family name Egnatius, the spelling was later altered to resemble the Latin 'ignis' meaning fire. It is a name with deep historical and religious roots, most famously associated with Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits.
Less common today
Ignatius isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,663 in 2025.
Spanish priest and theologian who founded the Jesuit Order
The eccentric protagonist of the novel A Confederacy of Dunces · A Confederacy of Dunces
American Congressman and writer known for his theories on Atlantis
Early Christian writer and Bishop of Antioch
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
