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Santhiago

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Pronounced san-tee-AH-goh /ˌsæn.tiˈɑː.ɡoʊ/High

Meaning: Saint James; a spelling variant of Santiago (sant: saint + Iago: James, from Hebrew Yohanan/Yaakov: God is gracious / supplanter)High

In 30 seconds: A spelling variant of Santiago meaning 'Saint James,' combining the Spanish sant (saint) with Iago (the Spanish-Portuguese form of James). One of the most important names in the Spanish-speaking world, evoking the Way of St. James pilgrimage route.

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Origin HighSpanish, Portuguese

MeaningSaint James; a spelling variant of Santiago (sant: saint + Iago: James, from Hebrew Yohanan/Yaakov: God is gracious / supplanter)

U.S. rank (2025)#2104 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births70 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 598

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Santhiago is a spelling variant of Santiago, from Sant Iago (Saint James). Iago is the Spanish-Portuguese form of James, ultimately from Hebrew Yaakov (supplanter) via Latin Jacobus. Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain is one of medieval Christianity's greatest pilgrimage destinations.

Santhiago is used primarily in Latin American communities and appears to be a phonetic variant that preserves the aspirated th-sound in some regional pronunciations. Its 2024 ranking of #2328 reflects its use in Hispanic communities.

Did you know? The Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) is one of the world's most famous pilgrimage routes, ending at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain. Over 400,000 people complete some portion of the walk each year.

Overall data confidence 91%

Behind the Name — Santiago — Spanish/Hebrew etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

SantiagoSantigo

Nicknames

SantiTiagoSantiago

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Santhiago mean?

Santhiago means 'Saint James,' a spelling variant of Santiago (sant: saint + Iago: James, from Hebrew Yaakov).

How do you pronounce Santhiago?

It's said san-tee-AH-goh /ˌsæn.tiˈɑː.ɡoʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Santhiago a boy or girl name?

Santhiago is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Santhiago?

Santhiago ranked #2328 for U.S. boys in 2024.