Saint vs Magdalena

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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Magdalena

Girl #836 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew Migdal (tower)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Polish Czech Slovak German Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #836
Total SSA Count: 321
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Magdalena Rank #836

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #836 for Magdalena.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Magdalena more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Magdalena at #836 in the United States.

What do Saint and Magdalena mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Magdalena means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew Migdal (tower) origin).

Are Saint and Magdalena boy or girl names?

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

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