Saint vs Samantha

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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Samantha

Girl #127 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"told by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #127
Total SSA Count: 2,221
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Barbara Mandy Susanna Annabel

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Samantha Rank #127

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Samantha more popular?

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Saint and Samantha mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Samantha means "told by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Saint and Samantha boy or girl names?

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

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