Santiago
Santiago is a boy name of Spanish origin, ranked #74 in popularity, meaning Saint James.
What Santiago means
Saint James.
Santiago sits at 8 letters, and ends on a vowel, which tends to make a name sound open and carry well when called across a room. Its 4 vowels give it a flowing rhythm.
Where Santiago comes from
Spanish names blend Latin roots with Visigothic and Arabic influence, and many are tied to Marian devotions or saints' days, which is how a single name can have several regional forms.
Santiago is recorded as Spanish in origin. Browse other Spanish names.
How popular is Santiago?
Santiago is ranked #74, near the outer edge of the top hundred. Names here are often on the way up or on the way down, so this is the band where a name can feel fresh and established at the same time.
The character of Santiago
Santiago spans the Spanish-speaking world and scripture, which is why it can read differently depending on which association you notice first. Both threads are worth following.
Names like Santiago
These share Santiago's themes, origin, or both — closest first.
- Mateo — Gift of God.
- Rafael — God has healed.
- Diego — Supplanter.
- Salvador — Savior.
- Joaquin — Raised by God.
- Manuel — God is with us.
- Catalina — Pure.
- Jade — The green gemstone of the side.
- Paloma — Dove — a symbol of peace.
- Samuel — God has heard.
- Asher — Happy, blessed, fortunate.
- Benjamin — Son of the right hand.