Hayes vs Saint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#160
Total SSA Count
2,249
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#282
Total SSA Count
1,195
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hayes Rank #160
Saint Rank #282

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hayes or Saint more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Saint mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Hayes and Saint boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Saint is primarily a boy name.

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