Saint

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Pronounced SAYNT /ˈseɪnt/High

Meaning: From the word saint — Latin sanctus, 'holy, consecrated' — a holy personMedium

In 30 seconds: Holy and bold: Saint is the word-name for a holy one — Latin 'consecrated'. Striking, modern, and aspirational (mostly a boys' name; here for girls).

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Origin MediumLatin, English

MeaningFrom the word saint — Latin sanctus, 'holy, consecrated' — a holy person

U.S. rank (2025)#5526 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 188

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

Saint comes from the word saint — Latin sanctus, 'holy, consecrated' — a holy person. A striking, aspirational modern word-name; mostly used for boys, it appears for girls, which this page covers.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, a-holy-one at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Saint, from Latin sanctus ('holy'), is a bold modern word-name — famously the name of a celebrity child; mostly given to boys, it appears for girls too.

Overall data confidence 70%

Oxford English Dictionary — saint — word origin

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Saint mean?

Saint is the word for 'a holy one' (Latin sanctus, 'holy').

How do you pronounce Saint?

It's said SAYNT /ˈseɪnt/ — a single syllable.

Is Saint a boy or girl name?

Saint is used for both sexes (mostly boys); this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Saint?

Saint is rare for girls in the U.S.