Saint vs Essie

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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Essie

Girl #2,714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star, radiant one"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian

Cultural Roots

English Jewish American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,714
Total SSA Count: 63
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Jessie Betsy Jessica Estie

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Essie Rank #2,714

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #2714 for Essie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Essie more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Essie at #2714 in the United States.

What do Saint and Essie mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Essie means "star, radiant one" (Hebrew/Persian origin).

Are Saint and Essie boy or girl names?

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

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