Saint vs Ellie

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Ellie

Girl #21 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #21
Total SSA Count: 6,306
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Ellie Rank #21

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Ellie more popular?

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Saint and Ellie mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Ellie means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Saint and Ellie boy or girl names?

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

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