Saint vs Imelda

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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Imelda

Girl #3,675 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful in battle, mighty warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Filipino Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #3,675
Total SSA Count: 42
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Mathilda Elda Matilde

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Imelda Rank #3,675

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #3675 for Imelda.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Imelda more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Imelda at #3675 in the United States.

What do Saint and Imelda mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Imelda means "powerful in battle, mighty warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Saint and Imelda boy or girl names?

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

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