Saint vs Theodore

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
Nicknames
Saint

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #282 for Saint.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Saint ___

  • Saint James
  • Saint Michael
  • Saint Alexander
  • Saint John
  • Saint William
  • Saint Charles

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Saint and Theodore mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Saint and Theodore boy or girl names?

Saint is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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