King vs Saint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #343
Total SSA Count: 1,001
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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Bentley Benson Jude Rio

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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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Knox Sawyer Eliam Cruz

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Popularity Comparison

King Rank #343

Saint Rank #282

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #343 for King.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is King or Saint more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Saint mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are King and Saint boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Saint is primarily a boy name.

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