James vs Saint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,583
Total SSA Count: 68
Syllables: 1
Formality: Formal

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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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Saint

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #2,583

Saint Rank #282

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #2583 for James.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Saint more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to James at #2583 in the United States.

What do James and Saint mean?

James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin). Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are James and Saint boy or girl names?

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

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