Santiago
sahn-tee-AH-goh
Popularity
#29
Letters
8
Syllables
4
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
96,363
Peak Year
#7,407 in 2024
First Recorded
1880
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
A Spanish name meaning 'Saint James.' Santiago refers to Saint James the Great, the patron saint of Spain.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Santiago Calatrava
Spanish architect, structural engineer, sculptor, and painter.
Santiago Cabrera
Chilean actor, known for 'Heroes'.
Personality Traits
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