Saint
sa(i)-nt
US Popularity:608
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):British
Meaning:Saintly, holy
Saint is a masculine name of Latin origin. Coming from the Latin word sanctus, Saint is a word in English that means “holy” or “saintly,” and is used in many faith systems to recognize people as being close to the divine. This makes it a unique, meaningful way to share your faith with baby. If you want to pay homage to baby’s angelic personality, the name Saint will make for a beautiful reminder.
Common Nicknames for Saint
Thought Saint couldn’t get any cuter? Check out adorable nicknames for baby below.
How Popular Is The Name Saint?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Saint is currently #1600 on The Bump
Boy:Saint is currently #889 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Saint is currently #608 in U.S. births
Boy:Saint is currently #313 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#313
in 2023
+ 47
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Saint, December 2022
WordSense Dictionary, saint (English)
Britannica, saint, April 2024
Learn how we keep our content accurate and up-to-date by reading our medical review and editorial process.
Was this page helpful?
Yes
No
Search Baby Boy Names
Search by:
Article saved.Go to My Saved Articles
Article removed.
Name added. View Your List