Santiago

Meaning of Santiago

Santiago means "Saint James". It refers to Saint James the Great, one of Jesus's apostles.

Santiago has Spanish roots — browse every Spanish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Santiago

Santiago is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #26 in 2025 from #358 in 2000.

Notable people named Santiago

• Santiago Calatrava
  Spanish architect and engineer
• Santiago Cabrera
  Chilean actor
• Santiago Arias
  Colombian soccer player
• Santiago Segura
  Spanish filmmaker, actor
• Santiago Ramón y Cajal
  Spanish neuroscientist, Nobel laureate

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Questions about the name Santiago

What does the name Santiago mean?

Santiago means santiago means "saint james". it refers to saint james the great, one of jesus's apostles, and it comes from Spanish origins.

Is Santiago a boy's or a girl's name?

Santiago is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Santiago?

In 2025, Santiago ranked #26 for boys, up from #29 the year before.

When was Santiago most popular?

Santiago peaked at #26 in 2025.