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Toussaint

♂ Boy

Pronounced too-SAN /tuˈsɑn/Medium

Meaning: From French Toussaint, 'All Saints' (tous, 'all', plus saints) — a name given to children born on All Saints' DayMedium

In 30 seconds: All Saints: Toussaint is French for 'All Saints'. Lyrical, dignified, and warm (said 'too-SAN').

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Origin MediumFrench, Latin

MeaningFrom French Toussaint, 'All Saints' (tous, 'all', plus saints) — a name given to children born on All Saints' Day

U.S. rank (2025)#5025 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1972

Total births (all-time)≈ 525

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

Toussaint comes from French Toussaint, 'All Saints' (tous, 'all', plus saints) — traditionally given to children born on All Saints' Day (November 1). It is borne with honor by Toussaint Louverture, the leader of the Haitian Revolution. A lyrical, dignified French name (said 'too-SAN', the final consonants soft; nickname Tou).

In the U.S. it appears in French, Haitian, and Creole families. Rare, All-Saints at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Toussaint means 'All Saints' (French tous, 'all', plus saints) — a name for children born on All Saints' Day — borne by the great Haitian liberator Toussaint Louverture — a lyrical, dignified name (said 'too-SAN').

Overall data confidence 72%

References — Toussaint — etymology

Variations

ToussantToussainte

Nicknames

Tou

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Toussaint mean?

Toussaint is French for 'All Saints' — given to children born on All Saints' Day.

How do you pronounce Toussaint?

It's said too-SAN /tuˈsɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second (the final consonants soft).

Is Toussaint a boy or girl name?

Toussaint is a boy's name.

How popular is Toussaint?

Toussaint is a rare name in the U.S.