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Zantiago

♂ Boy

Pronounced zahn-tee-AH-goh /zɑn.tiˈɑ.ɡo/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling of Santiago — 'Saint James' (San + Tiago/Iago, from James/Jacob, 'a supplanter'); we note the saintLow

In 30 seconds: Saint James: Zantiago spells Santiago. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'zahn-tee-AH-goh'). We note the saint.
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Origin LowSpanish, Hebrew
MeaningA modern spelling of Santiago — 'Saint James' (San + Tiago/Iago, from James/Jacob, 'a supplanter'); we note the saint
U.S. rank (2024)#9843 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 19

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420162024

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

Zantiago is a modern spelling of Santiago — 'Saint James' (San + Tiago/Iago, from James/Jacob, 'a supplanter'; we note the saint). A lyrical, modern name (said 'zahn-tee-AH-goh').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare in this spelling, Saint-James at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Santiago means 'Saint James' (San + Tiago) — Zantiago is a modern spelling with a Z-, lyrical and modern (we note the saint; said 'zahn-tee-AH-goh').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Santiago — Spanish; Saint James

Variations

SantiagoZantiegoXantiago

Nicknames

Santi

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If you like Zantiago…

Santiago— the standard spelling
Santino— a fellow San-/Santi- boys' name
Tiago— the Tiago element
Diego— a companion James-linked boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zantiago mean?

Zantiago spells Santiago — 'Saint James' (San + Tiago, from James/Jacob). We note the saint.

How do you pronounce Zantiago?

It's said zahn-tee-AH-goh /zɑn.tiˈɑ.ɡo/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Zantiago a boy or girl name?

Zantiago is a boy's name.

How popular is Zantiago?

Zantiago is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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