Saint vs Maria

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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Maria

Girl #74 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese German Polish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #74
Total SSA Count: 3,105
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Marie Marion Regina Miriam

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Maria Rank #74

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Maria more popular?

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Saint and Maria mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Maria means "drop of the sea" (Hebrew origin).

Are Saint and Maria boy or girl names?

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

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