Santiago

Boy's name

Santiago is a Spanish name derived from the Latin name Sanctus Iacobus, meaning "Saint James."

Meaning Saint James
Origin Spanish
U.S. births in 2023 7,407 Rising
Peak year 2024

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Santiago Ramón y Cajal - Neuroscientist, Nobel Prize in Physiology
  • Santiago Calatrava - Architect, designed iconic structures worldwide
  • Santiago Cabrera - Actor, known for roles in TV series
  • Santiago Segura - Actor, director, screenwriter in Spanish cinema
  • Santiago Solari - Former professional soccer player and coach
  • Santiago Casilla - MLB pitcher, World Series champion
  • Santiago Giraldo - Professional tennis player from Colombia
  • Santiago Lange - Argentine sailor, Olympic gold medalist
  • Santiago Arias - Colombian soccer player, plays for Bayer Leverkusen
  • Santiago Munez - Fictional character in "Goal!" movie trilogy

Brothers for Santiago

Boy names closely related to Santiago

Sisters for Santiago

Girl names closely related to Santiago

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Santiago

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