Saint vs Bernadette

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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Bernadette

Girl #1,246 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

French German Catholic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,246
Total SSA Count: 186
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Bernadette Rank #1,246

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #1246 for Bernadette.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Bernadette more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Bernadette at #1246 in the United States.

What do Saint and Bernadette mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Bernadette means "brave as a bear" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Saint and Bernadette boy or girl names?

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

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