Saint vs Patrick

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

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Prince Harrison Derek Eithan

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Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #221
Total SSA Count: 1,622
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Alexander Carter Grant Jason

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Saint and Patrick mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Saint and Patrick boy or girl names?

Saint is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.

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