Santos

Meaning of Santos

Means "saints" or "all the saints."

Santos has Spanish, Portuguese roots — browse every Spanish, Portuguese baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Santos

Santos is climbing again, up to #766 in 2025 from #830 in 2024 after peaking at #693 in 2003.

Notable people named Santos

• Santos Saúl Álvarez Barragán
  Professional boxer (Canelo Álvarez)
• Santos Laguna
  Mexican professional football club
• José Santos Zelaya
  Former President of Nicaragua
• Santos Abril y Castelló
  Spanish Cardinal
• Santos Dumont
  Brazilian aviation pioneer

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Questions about the name Santos

What does the name Santos mean?

Santos means means "saints" or "all the saints.", and it comes from Spanish, Portuguese origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Santos?

In 2025, Santos ranked #766 for boys, up from #830 the year before.

When was Santos most popular?

Santos peaked at #693 in 2003.