Saint vs Anna

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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Anna

Girl #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew (Hannah)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Russian Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #94
Total SSA Count: 2,700
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Anna Rank #94

Anna is more popular, ranked #94 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Anna more popular?

Anna is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Saint and Anna mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Anna means "grace, favor" (Hebrew (Hannah) origin).

Are Saint and Anna boy or girl names?

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

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