Saint vs Anessa

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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Anessa

Girl #3,982 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #3,982
Total SSA Count: 37
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Inez Eunice Odessa Ines

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Anessa Rank #3,982

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #3982 for Anessa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Anessa more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Anessa at #3982 in the United States.

What do Saint and Anessa mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Anessa means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin).

Are Saint and Anessa boy or girl names?

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

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