Saint vs James

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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James

Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,583
Total SSA Count: 68
Syllables: 1
Formality: Formal

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Amy Janie Jean June

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

James Rank #2,583

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #2583 for James.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or James more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to James at #2583 in the United States.

What do Saint and James mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Saint and James boy or girl names?

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

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