Santiago
Saint James
- Origin
- Spanish
- Religion
- Catholic
- Gender
- Boy
- Country
- Mexico
- Pronunciation
- san-tee-AH-goh
- Popularity
- rising
Common nicknames
SantiIago
About the name Santiago
Santiago is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning "Saint James". It is most commonly used in Catholic families and is especially popular in Mexico.
Santiago is Spanish for 'Saint James' — specifically James the Greater, one of the twelve apostles, whose shrine at Santiago de Compostela in Galicia is one of the most important Christian pilgrimage sites in Europe. The name is a top-5 boys' name across much of Latin America and has broken into the US top 100.
Popularity trend: Santiago has been gaining ground with parents in recent years.
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Frequently asked about Santiago
- What does the name Santiago mean?
- Santiago means "Saint James". It's a boy name of Spanish origin, most commonly used in Catholic families and popular in Mexico.
- Where does the name Santiago come from?
- Santiago originates from Spanish. On Babbloom it's classified in the Catholic naming tradition.
- Is Santiago a boy or girl name?
- Santiago is a boy name.