Saint vs Joanna

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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Joanna

Girl #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin

Cultural Roots

English Polish Spanish Greek Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #329
Total SSA Count: 942
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Joanna Rank #329

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #329 for Joanna.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Joanna more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Joanna at #329 in the United States.

What do Saint and Joanna mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Joanna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek and Latin origin).

Are Saint and Joanna boy or girl names?

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

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