Saint vs Nina

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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Nina

Girl #321 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace (diminutive of Anna)"

Origin: Hebrew/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Spanish Italian Hebrew Slavic Georgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #321
Total SSA Count: 955
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Lena Ina Mina Regina

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Nina Rank #321

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #321 for Nina.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Nina more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Nina at #321 in the United States.

What do Saint and Nina mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Nina means "grace (diminutive of Anna)" (Hebrew/Slavic origin).

Are Saint and Nina boy or girl names?

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

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