ThinkabaraSantiago: meaning and origin
Santiago
“Saint James”
About the name Santiago
Santiago is a boy’s name from the Spanish tradition. Its meaning is “saint James”. Names from Spanish, loved across Latin America and the US — like Mateo, Santiago, Camila and Lucía.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Spanish names
- Alejandro 👦Defender of the people · Spanish
- Carlos 👦Free man · Spanish
- Cruz 👦Cross · Spanish
- Diego 👦Supplanter; a Spanish form of James · Spanish
- Emiliano 👦Eager, rival · Spanish
- Joaquin 👦Raised by God · Spanish
- Jose 👦He will add; the Spanish form of Joseph · Spanish
- Mateo 👦Gift of God; the Spanish form of Matthew · Spanish
- Miguel 👦Who is like God? · Spanish
- Thiago 👦Saint James; a Portuguese and Spanish form · Spanish
- Xavier 👦New house (from Basque) · Spanish
Sibling name ideas (Spanish, girls)
- Alondra 👧Lark (the songbird) · Spanish
- Camila 👧Helper at a sacred ceremony · Spanish
- Catalina 👧Pure; the Spanish form of Katherine · Spanish
- Esperanza 👧Hope · Spanish
- Isabel 👧Pledged to God; the Spanish form of Elizabeth · Spanish
- Jade 👧The green gemstone · Spanish
- Luz 👧Light · Spanish
- Marisol 👧Sea and sun · Spanish
More boy names starting with S
- Samuel 👦Name of God; God has heard · Hebrew
- Sebastian 👦Revered, venerable · Greek
- Silas 👦Of the forest · Latin
- Solomon 👦Peace · Hebrew
- Soren 👦Stern, severe; a form of Severin · Scandinavian
- Spencer 👦Dispenser of provisions · English
- Stephen 👦Crown, wreath · Greek
Questions and answers
What does the name Santiago mean?
Santiago is a name of Spanish origin. It means: saint James.
Is Santiago a boy or girl name?
Santiago is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Santiago have?
Santiago has 8 letters and about 3 syllables.
Is Santiago a popular name?
Yes. Santiago has been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. Names marked “popular now” have been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. This is an approximate guide, not an official ranking; see the Social Security Administration’s baby names site for official counts.