Saint vs Claire

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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Claire

Girl #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"famous, renowned"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #67
Total SSA Count: 3,329
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Cora Barbara Vera Clare

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Claire Rank #67

Claire is more popular, ranked #67 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Claire more popular?

Claire is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Saint and Claire mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Claire means "famous, renowned" (Latin origin).

Are Saint and Claire boy or girl names?

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

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