SANTIAGO  (Sant Iago)

Gender: M
Origin: Latin
Meaning: "Saint James"

Popularity in 2008: #171

Spirited Spanish name with great crossover potential: a place-name, a surname, and the patron saint of Spain.

Variations:
Santiaco, Santigo, Santeago, Santago, Santiego

International Variations:
Xanti (Basque) Tiago (Portuguese) Yague, Tago, Saniago, Yago, Sandiago, Chano, Santi, Diago, Chago, Antiago, Sandiego, Vego (Spanish)

Santiago is being discussed in our message boards:

• Absurdly Long Baby Name Game=)!!!!!!
• nicknames
• Need serious help with a Boy name...
• Rose?
• A brother or sister for little Jack or Olivia

Read Nameberry blog posts about Santiago:

• VAMPIRE BABY NAMES
• EXOTIC LITE: Boys' Edition
• LATIN BABY NAMES: The Famous and The Fantastic
• THE NEW BOYS' NAMES 3: Ethnic Choices
• BABY NAME TRENDS: Heading Up