Saint vs Ellis

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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Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#273
Total SSA Count
1,250
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282
Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Saint and Ellis mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Saint and Ellis boy or girl names?

Saint is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.

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