Maria vs Saint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maria

Girl #74 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese German Polish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #74
Total SSA Count: 3,105
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Alexandra Ava Vera Selena

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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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Popularity Comparison

Maria Rank #74

Saint Rank #282

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maria or Saint more popular?

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Maria and Saint mean?

Maria means "drop of the sea" (Hebrew origin). Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Maria and Saint boy or girl names?

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

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