Saint vs Stephen

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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Declan Hendrix Jace Maddox

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Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English Irish Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #378
Total SSA Count: 864
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Stephen Rank #378

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #378 for Stephen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Stephen more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Saint and Stephen mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Saint and Stephen boy or girl names?

Saint is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.

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