Saint vs Melissa

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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Melissa

Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #377
Total SSA Count: 825
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Melissa Rank #377

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #377 for Melissa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Melissa more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Melissa at #377 in the United States.

What do Saint and Melissa mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Saint and Melissa boy or girl names?

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

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