Joanna vs Saint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joanna

Girl #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin

Cultural Roots

English Polish Spanish Greek Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #329
Total SSA Count: 942
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Jane Jean June Jeanne

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Saint

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Popularity Comparison

Joanna Rank #329

Saint Rank #282

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #329 for Joanna.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joanna or Saint more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Joanna at #329 in the United States.

What do Joanna and Saint mean?

Joanna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek and Latin origin). Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Joanna and Saint boy or girl names?

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

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