Saint vs Hayes

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

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#160
Total SSA Count
2,249
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282
Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Saint and Hayes mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Saint and Hayes boy or girl names?

Saint is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.

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