Saint vs Ellen

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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Ellen

Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,032
Total SSA Count: 244
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Ellen Rank #1,032

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #1032 for Ellen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Ellen more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Ellen at #1032 in the United States.

What do Saint and Ellen mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Saint and Ellen boy or girl names?

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

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