Saint vs Mary

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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Mary

Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish Christian Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #132
Total SSA Count: 2,196
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Mary Rank #132

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Mary more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Saint and Mary mean?

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

Are Saint and Mary boy or girl names?

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

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