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Ivy vs Saint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivy

Girl #36 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ivy plant, climbing vine"

Origin: Old English ifig

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36
Total SSA Count
5,323
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Ivy Rank #36
Saint Rank #282

Ivy is more popular, ranked #36 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivy or Saint more popular?

Ivy is more popular, ranked #36 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Ivy and Saint mean?

Ivy means "ivy plant, climbing vine" (Old English ifig origin). Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Ivy and Saint boy or girl names?

Ivy is primarily a girl name. Saint is primarily a boy name.

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