Saint Names for Boys

If you're looking for a baby name with a strong Christian meaning, think about incorporating a saint's name. Find a profession, cause, or passion you feel strongly about, and then find its patron saint. Or trace your heritage and choose the patron saint from your ancestral homeland. Choosing a saint's name for your baby sends the message that religion and faith are important to your family.

1. Benedict + Saint Benedict of Nursia is the patron saint of farmers and founder of the Order of St. Benedict.
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2. Dominic + Saint Dominic is the patron saint of astronomers and scientists.
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3. Florian + Saint Florian is the patron saint of floods and drowning. He is invoked against fire.
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4. George + Saint George is the patron saint of Boy Scouts, farmers, and soldiers.
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5. Joseph + Saint Joseph is the patron saint of workingmen and carpenters.
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6. Jude + Saint Jude is the patron saint of lost causes and desperate situations.
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7. Justin + Saint Justin is the patron saint of philosophers and lecturers.
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8. Kevin + Saint Kevin is the patron saint of Ireland.
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9. Lawrence + Saint Lawrence is the patron saint of librarians.
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10. Luke + Saint Luke is the patron saint of artists, brewers, butchers, and doctors.
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