Santiago Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Santiago Name at a Glance

Name	Santiago
Meaning	Named for Saint James.
Origin	Spanish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Santiago Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Santiago means “Named for Saint James”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Santiago Name Origin

Our database records Santiago under Spanish origin. Browse more Spanish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Santiago a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Santiago is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Santiago

When considering Santiago for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.