Saint vs Lillian

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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Lillian

Girl #54 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, pure"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #54
Total SSA Count: 3,882
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Lillian Rank #54

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Lillian more popular?

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Saint and Lillian mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Lillian means "lily flower, pure" (Latin origin).

Are Saint and Lillian boy or girl names?

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

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