Inigo

♂ Boy

Pronounced IN-ih-goh /ˈɪn.ɪ.goʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish/Basque form linked to Ignatius — variously from the Basque Eneko ('my little one') and the Latin ignis, 'fire', hence 'fiery; ardent'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Fiery; ardent: Inigo is a Spanish/Basque form of Ignatius. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'IN-ih-goh').

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Origin LowBasque, Latin

MeaningA Spanish/Basque form linked to Ignatius — variously from the Basque Eneko ('my little one') and the Latin ignis, 'fire', hence 'fiery; ardent'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#7877 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 176

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

Inigo is a Spanish/Basque form linked to Ignatius — variously from the Basque Eneko ('my little one') and the Latin ignis, 'fire', hence 'fiery; ardent' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'IN-ih-goh').

In the U.S. it appears in Spanish and British families (a memorable film character bears it). Rare, fiery-and-ardent at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Inigo is variously from the Basque Eneko ('my little one') and linked to the Latin ignis, 'fire' — a lyrical, storied name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'IN-ih-goh').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Inigo — Basque/Latin; routes layered

Variations

InigoIgnatiusEneko

Nicknames

Nino

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If you like Inigo…

Ignatius— a source-linked name

Eneko— the Basque source

Iker— a fellow Basque boys' name

Ignacio— the Spanish Ignatius

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Inigo mean?

Inigo is a Spanish/Basque form linked to Ignatius — variously Basque 'my little one' and Latin 'fiery; ardent'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Inigo?

It's said IN-ih-goh /ˈɪn.ɪ.goʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Inigo a boy or girl name?

Inigo is a boy's name.

How popular is Inigo?

Inigo is a very rare name in the U.S.