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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Holy one; a person recognized for holiness or virtue
- Origin
- Latin (via English 'saint')
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- SAYNT
Saint is a neutral name, pronounced SAYNT, that comes from Latin by way of the English word "saint" — and unlike many names, its meaning is exactly what it looks like: "holy one," a person recognized for holiness or virtue. It has a vintage feel rather than a modern invented style. If you want a name where the sound and the sense line up plainly, Saint does that.
Meaning & Origin of Saint
Meaning: Holy one; a person recognized for holiness or virtue.
Origin: Latin (via English 'saint').
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Saint
SAYNTIPA /ˈseɪnt/
Popularity of Saint
Saint ranked #282 on the SSA list in 2024, given to 1,195 babies — and that's also its highest rank on record across the full 1891-2024 data, meaning it's more popular right now than at any other point in that history.
Names Like Saint
These names share Saint’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Saint mean?
Holy one; a person recognized for holiness or virtue. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Saint?
Saint is pronounced SAYNT (IPA: /ˈseɪnt/).
Is Saint a popular name right now?
Saint is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #282 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1891–2024.)
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