Iggy

♂ Boy

Pronounced IG-ee /ˈɪɡ.i/High

Meaning: A short form of Ignatius — from the Latin ignis, 'fire', hence 'fiery; ardent' (St. Ignatius; made known by musician Iggy Pop)Low

In 30 seconds: Fiery; ardent: Iggy shortens Ignatius. Crisp, playful, and warm.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningA short form of Ignatius — from the Latin ignis, 'fire', hence 'fiery; ardent' (St. Ignatius; made known by musician Iggy Pop)

U.S. rank (2024)#7938 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 69

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Iggy is a short form of Ignatius — from the Latin ignis, 'fire', hence 'fiery; ardent' (St. Ignatius; made known by musician Iggy Pop). A crisp, playful name (said 'IG-ee').

In the U.S. it appears as a short form. Rare, fiery-and-ardent at the root, and playful.

Did you know? Ignatius comes from the Latin ignis, 'fire', hence 'fiery; ardent' — Iggy is a playful short form (made known by musician Iggy Pop; said 'IG-ee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Iggy — short form of Ignatius

Variations

IgnatiusIggie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Iggy mean?

Iggy shortens Ignatius — Latin 'fiery; ardent' (from ignis, 'fire').

How do you pronounce Iggy?

It's said IG-ee /ˈɪɡ.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Iggy a boy or girl name?

Iggy is a boy's name here.

How popular is Iggy?

Iggy is a rare name in the U.S.