Saint vs Sara

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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Sara

Girl #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish Italian Persian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #187
Total SSA Count: 1,605
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Sarah Dara Zorah Tirzah

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Sara Rank #187

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Sara more popular?

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Saint and Sara mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Sara means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Saint and Sara boy or girl names?

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

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