Saint vs King

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

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Jay Dariel Rylan Lewis

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King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #343
Total SSA Count: 1,001
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Elliot Rowen Morgan Ashton

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

King Rank #343

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #343 for King.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or King more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Saint and King mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Saint and King boy or girl names?

Saint is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.

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