Saint vs Evan

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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Benson Finn Colton Elliott

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Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #143
Total SSA Count: 2,526
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Blake Maverick Harrison Christopher

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Saint and Evan mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Saint and Evan boy or girl names?

Saint is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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