Saint vs Verna

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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Verna

Girl #4,922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spring, born in spring"

Origin: Latin 'vernus' (of spring)

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,922
Total SSA Count: 27
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Viola Minerva Vera Elva

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Verna Rank #4,922

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #4922 for Verna.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Verna more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Verna at #4922 in the United States.

What do Saint and Verna mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Verna means "spring, born in spring" (Latin 'vernus' (of spring) origin).

Are Saint and Verna boy or girl names?

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

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