Saint
Male nameLatin
✨ Meaning
Saint comes through Old French from the Latin 'sanctus,' meaning holy or consecrated, the past participle of a verb meaning to make sacred. In Christian usage it designates someone recognised for exceptional holiness. As a given name it belongs to the small group of English words that describe a status rather than a quality or an object.
🌍 Origin
The word has long appeared inside surnames and place names, from Saint-Denis to Sinclair, which itself contracts Saint Clair. Its use as a first name is very recent and became widely discussed after 2015, when the media personality Kim Kardashian and the musician Kanye West chose it for their son. It remains rare in birth records.
⭐ Famous People Named Saint
- Saint West
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Saint mean?
Saint means 'holy' or 'consecrated,' from the Latin 'sanctus' by way of Old French.
Is Saint a common name?
No. It is very rare as a first name, though the word appears widely inside surnames and place names.
What surnames contain Saint?
Sinclair contracts Saint Clair, and many French surnames such as Saint-Denis and Saint-Just preserve the word directly.