Saint vs Barbara

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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Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

Cultural Roots

English American German Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #860
Total SSA Count: 313
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Cora Vera Claire Samantha

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Barbara Rank #860

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #860 for Barbara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Barbara more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Saint and Barbara mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin).

Are Saint and Barbara boy or girl names?

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

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