Saint vs Elsie

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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Elsie

Girl #155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #155
Total SSA Count: 1,901
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Elsie Rank #155

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Elsie more popular?

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Saint and Elsie mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin).

Are Saint and Elsie boy or girl names?

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

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