Saint vs Laura

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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Lewis Carson Asa Hendrix

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Laura

Girl #358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel tree"

Origin: Latin (laurus)

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #358
Total SSA Count: 868
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Everleigh Carolina Edith Brooklynn

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Laura Rank #358

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #358 for Laura.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Laura more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Laura at #358 in the United States.

What do Saint and Laura mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Laura means "laurel tree" (Latin (laurus) origin).

Are Saint and Laura boy or girl names?

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

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