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Xantiago

♂ Boy

Pronounced shan-tee-AH-goh /ʃan.tiˈɑː.ɡo/Medium

Meaning: Xantiago is a modern X-styled respelling of Santiago (Saint James), rooted ultimately in Hebrew Yaakov. The X- spelling is a contemporary flourish; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold restyling: Xantiago spins Santiago — Saint James — with an X- (said 'shan-tee-AH-goh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowSpanish, Coined
MeaningXantiago is a modern X-styled respelling of Santiago (Saint James), rooted ultimately in Hebrew Yaakov. The X- spelling is a contemporary flourish; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#11927 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 32

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420212025

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

Xantiago is a modern X-styled respelling of Santiago (Saint James), rooted in Hebrew Yaakov by way of Spanish. The X- spelling is a contemporary touch — routes uncertain, which we note (said 'shan-tee-AH-goh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Latino families. Rare, bold, and heritage-flavored.

Did you know? Xantiago restyles Santiago (Saint James) with a striking X- opener — a modern flourish on a classic; routes uncertain, which we note (said 'shan-tee-AH-goh').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Xantiago — X-styled respelling of Santiago; routes uncertain

Variations

SantiagoXantiego

Nicknames

Xanti

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xantiago mean?

Xantiago is a modern X-styled respelling of Santiago (Saint James); routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Xantiago?

It's said shan-tee-AH-goh /ʃan.tiˈɑː.ɡo/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Xantiago a boy or girl name?

Xantiago is a boy's name.

How popular is Xantiago?

Xantiago is a rare name in the U.S.

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