Sean vs Saint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Sean Rank #437
Saint Rank #282

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sean or Saint more popular?

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

What do Sean and Saint mean?

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

Are Sean and Saint boy or girl names?

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

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