Emily vs Saint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #25
Total SSA Count: 5,955
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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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

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Saint

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Popularity Comparison

Emily Rank #25

Saint Rank #282

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or Saint more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Emily and Saint mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Emily and Saint boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Saint is primarily a boy name.

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