Ignacio

At a Glance

Meaning

Popularly glossed 'fiery, ardent' by resemblance to Latin ignis – a folk etymology (see Ignatius)

Origin

Spanish (from Latin Ignatius)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

ig-NAH-see-ohListen

Ignacio is a Spanish boy's name that comes from Latin Ignatius, with a classic, worldly feel. It's often said to mean 'fiery,' but that's a folk etymology based on its resemblance to the Latin word ignis; the name's real root, Egnatius, has an uncertain, likely pre-Roman origin. It's pronounced ig-NAH-see-oh.

Meaning & Origin of Ignacio

Meaning: Popularly glossed 'fiery, ardent' by resemblance to Latin ignis – a folk etymology (see Ignatius).

Origin: Spanish (from Latin Ignatius).

A common claim: Ignacio means 'fiery' Actually: 'Fiery' is a popular folk etymology from resemblance to Latin ignis; the name's real root, Egnatius, has an uncertain, likely pre-Roman origin.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Ignacio

Popularity of Ignacio

Ignacio ranked #824 in the U.S. in 2024, with 302 boys given the name. Its peak was #502 in 1930, when 142 boys received it.

Names Like Ignacio

These names share Ignacio’s style, era or origin.

• Agustin
• Alejandro
• Alonso
• Alvaro
• Armando
• Arturo

FAQ

What does the name Ignacio mean?

Popularly glossed ‘fiery, ardent’ by resemblance to Latin ignis – a folk etymology (see Ignatius). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Ignacio?

Ignacio is pronounced ig-NAH-see-oh (IPA: /ɪɡˈnɑːsioʊ/).

Is Ignacio a popular name right now?

Ignacio peaked at #502 in 1930 and is ranked #824 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1886–2024.)

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