Saint vs Viola

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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Girl #1,189 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"violet flower"

Origin: Latin

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Saint Rank #282

Viola Rank #1,189

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #1189 for Viola.

Is Saint or Viola more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Viola at #1189 in the United States.

What do Saint and Viola mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Viola means "violet flower" (Latin origin).

Are Saint and Viola boy or girl names?

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