Meara vs Saint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meara

Girl #4,217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mirth, merriment, great joy"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,217
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mea

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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

Meara Rank #4,217
Saint Rank #282

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #4217 for Meara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Meara ___

  • Meara Rose
  • Meara Kate
  • Meara Claire
  • Meara Grace
  • Meara Fiona
  • Meara Siobhan

Saint ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meara or Saint more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Meara at #4217 in the United States.

What do Meara and Saint mean?

Meara means "mirth, merriment, great joy" (Irish Gaelic origin). Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Meara and Saint boy or girl names?

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

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