Santiago
Boy name · Spanish · pronounced sahn-tee-AH-go
Verified name
What does Santiago mean?
Saint james
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 26 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 296 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Santi, Tiago
Variant: Thiago
Related: Diego, James
Using Santiago across cultures
Classic patron saint name of Spain and capital of Chile.
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