What does the name Santos mean?

The name Santos means "Saints".

What is the origin of the name Santos?

Santos is a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Santos?

In 2023, 297 babies were named Santos in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Is Santos a boy's name?

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

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Births Last Year: 297 ↗

All-Time Total: 18,325

Peak Year: 2023

Santos is a Spanish surname derived from the Latin word "sanctus," meaning "holy" or "saint." It is commonly used as a given name in Spanish-speaking countries.

Notable Namesakes

Santos Dumont - Aviation pioneer, inventor of the airplane.
Santos Laguna - Mexican football club based in Torreon.
Santos Escobar - Mexican professional wrestler in WWE.
Santos Benavides - Confederate general in the American Civil War.
Santos Ortega - American actor known for radio and TV work.
Santos Colon - Puerto Rican boxer, former WBA super featherweight champion.
Santos Borre - Colombian footballer, plays for River Plate.
Santos Saúl Álvarez - Mexican boxer, multiple weight class champion.
Santos Rodriguez - Cuban baseball player, MLB pitcher in 1950s.
Santos Vasquez - Dominican baseball player, MLB pitcher in 1980s.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Santos

Arturo Armando Jesus Alfredo Guillermo Santiago Ernesto Sergio

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Santos

Mireya Anahi Ximena Esperanza Dalary Azul Arizbeth Julietta

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

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