Saint vs Alma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Alma

Girl #472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"nourishing, kind"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Spanish English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #472
Total SSA Count: 653
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Alma Rank #472

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #472 for Alma.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Alma more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Alma at #472 in the United States.

What do Saint and Alma mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin).

Are Saint and Alma boy or girl names?

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

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