Saint vs Emily

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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Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #25
Total SSA Count: 5,955
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Ella Alma Amelia Cornelia

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Emily Rank #25

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Emily more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Saint and Emily mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin).

Are Saint and Emily boy or girl names?

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

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