Saint vs Sean

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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Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #437
Total SSA Count: 726
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Sean Rank #437

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #437 for Sean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Sean more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Saint and Sean mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Saint and Sean boy or girl names?

Saint is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.

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