Santiago
Spanish boy's name meaning “Saint James”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Spanish
- Meaning
- Saint James
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 8
- US rank (2023)
- #45
- Born in 2023
- 6,353
- Peak year
- 2024 (#29)
Meaning & origin
Santiago is Spanish for 'Saint James' (from Sant + Iago), the patron saint of Spain and the destination of the famous pilgrimage.
Is Santiago a Spanish name?
Yes — Santiago is a Spanish name meaning "Saint James". Santiago is Spanish for 'Saint James' (from Sant + Iago), the patron saint of Spain and the destination of the famous pilgrimage.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Santiago ranked #45 for boys. It has risen about 81 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 6,353 US boys were given the name Santiago.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #29 in 2024
“Unranked” means Santiago was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Santiago
Santiago is spelled S-A-N-T-I-A-G-O — 8 letters and 3 syllables.
Santiago: frequently asked questions
What does the name Santiago mean?
Santiago is a Spanish name meaning "Saint James". Santiago is Spanish for 'Saint James' (from Sant + Iago), the patron saint of Spain and the destination of the famous pilgrimage.
Where does the name Santiago come from?
Santiago is of Spanish origin. Santiago is Spanish for 'Saint James' (from Sant + Iago), the patron saint of Spain and the destination of the famous pilgrimage.
Is Santiago a boy or a girl name?
Santiago is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Santiago?
In 2023, 6,353 US boys were given the name Santiago.
Is Santiago a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Santiago ranked #45 for boys. It has risen about 81 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
How do you spell Santiago?
Santiago is spelled S-A-N-T-I-A-G-O — 8 letters.
How common is the name Santiago?
In 2023, 6,353 US boys were given the name Santiago. In the latest US data, Santiago ranked #45 for boys. It has risen about 81 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
Is Santiago a Spanish name?
Yes — Santiago is a Spanish name meaning "Saint James". Santiago is Spanish for 'Saint James' (from Sant + Iago), the patron saint of Spain and the destination of the famous pilgrimage.
What does Santiago mean in Spanish?
In Spanish, Santiago means "Saint James". Santiago is Spanish for 'Saint James' (from Sant + Iago), the patron saint of Spain and the destination of the famous pilgrimage.