Saint vs Irene

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Irene

Girl #638 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Ancient Greek (eirene)

Cultural Roots

Greek English Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #638
Total SSA Count: 461
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Inez Rena Mina Kathleen

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Irene Rank #638

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #638 for Irene.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Irene more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Irene at #638 in the United States.

What do Saint and Irene mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin).

Are Saint and Irene boy or girl names?

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

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