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Vera vs Saint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vera

Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian English Spanish Italian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#226
Total SSA Count
1,351
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Vera Rank #226
Saint Rank #282

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vera or Saint more popular?

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Vera and Saint mean?

Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin). Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Vera and Saint boy or girl names?

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

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