Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Ignatius Updated January 14, 2026 by Jennifer M. Ignatius Gender: Male Origin: Latin Meaning: Fiery One ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Ignatius? The name Ignatius is primarily a male name of Latin origin that means Fiery One. People who like the name Ignatius also like: Atticus, Felix, Oliver, Theodore, Henry, Silas, Arthur, Alice, Charlotte, Ruby, Penelope, Ophelia, Genevieve, Adelaide Names like Ignatius: Ignatz Stats for the Name Ignatius Ignatius is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Ignatius is currently not ranked in U.S. births