What does the name Santiago mean?

The name Santiago means "Saint James".

What is the origin of the name Santiago?

Santiago is a name of Spanish origin.

In 2023, 7,407 babies were named Santiago in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Santiago is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Spanish

Births Last Year: 7,407 ↗

All-Time Total: 95,970

Peak Year: 2024

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

Boy names closely related to Santiago

Esteban Fernando Ruben Leonel Ezequiel Joaquin Enrique Cesar

Girl names closely related to Santiago

Ximena Jimena Xiomara Anahi Daleyza Julieta Marisol Alondra

Names with similar meaning to Santiago

Diego

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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