Santiago
Spanish · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Santiago
Santiago means "Saint James" and derives from the Latin "Sanctus Iacobus," combining the religious title "sanctus" (saint) with the Hebrew name Iacobus (James).
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Etymology
Santiago means "Saint James" and derives from the Latin "Sanctus Iacobus," combining the religious title "sanctus" (saint) with the Hebrew name Iacobus (James). The name is predominantly used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking Catholic cultures, with historical significance stemming from Santiago de Compostela in Spain, a major medieval pilgrimage site believed to house the apostle James's remains.
Santiago currently ranks #26 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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