Saint vs Emerson

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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Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #270
Total SSA Count: 1,270
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Emerson Rank #270

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Saint and Emerson mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Saint and Emerson boy or girl names?

Saint is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.

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