Saint vs Clara

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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Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #78
Total SSA Count: 3,060
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Clara Rank #78

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Clara more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Saint and Clara mean?

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

Are Saint and Clara boy or girl names?

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

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