Ignacio

Meaning of Ignacio

Ignacio means "fiery" or "born of fire." It can also relate to the Latin word for "ignorant," but this meaning is less common.

Ignacio has Spanish, Latin roots — browse every Spanish, Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ignacio

Ignacio has held fairly steady, sitting around #830 in 2025 after peaking at #623 in 2001.

Notable people named Ignacio

• Ignacio "Nacho" Figueras
  Argentine polo player
• Ignacio López Tarso
  Mexican actor
• Ignacio Padilla
  Mexican writer
• Ignacio Matte Blanco
  Chilean psychoanalyst
• Ignacio Zuloaga
  Spanish painter

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Questions about the name Ignacio

What does the name Ignacio mean?

Ignacio means ignacio means "fiery" or "born of fire." it can also relate to the latin word for "ignorant," but this meaning is less common, and it comes from Spanish, Latin origins.

Is Ignacio a boy's or a girl's name?

Ignacio is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ignacio?

In 2025, Ignacio ranked #830 for boys, down from #824 the year before.

When was Ignacio most popular?

Ignacio peaked at #623 in 2001.