Saint vs Agnes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Agnes

Girl #1,064 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Polish Spanish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,064
Total SSA Count: 233
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Inez Tabitha Edgar Ines

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Agnes Rank #1,064

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #1064 for Agnes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Agnes more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Agnes at #1064 in the United States.

What do Saint and Agnes mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin).

Are Saint and Agnes boy or girl names?

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

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