Emerson vs Saint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Girl #151 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Emery, brave and powerful"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#151
Total SSA Count
1,965
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Emmy, Em, Emme

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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
Nicknames
Saint

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Popularity Comparison

Emerson Rank #151
Saint Rank #282

Emerson is more popular, ranked #151 vs #282 for Saint.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emerson ___

  • Emerson Rose
  • Emerson Grace
  • Emerson Jane
  • Emerson Kate
  • Emerson Marie
  • Emerson Claire

Saint ___

  • Saint James
  • Saint Michael
  • Saint Alexander
  • Saint John
  • Saint William
  • Saint Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Emerson

Weston Parker Avery Quinn Hudson

If you choose Saint

North Chicago Psalm Dream Stormi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emerson or Saint more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #151 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Saint mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery, brave and powerful" (Old English origin). Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Emerson and Saint boy or girl names?

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

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