Daniel vs Santiago

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Spanish French German Jewish Christian

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Boy #29 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"Saint James"

Origin: Spanish Sant Iago from Latin Sanctus Iacobus

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

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Daniel Rank #16

Santiago Rank #29

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #29 for Santiago.

Is Daniel or Santiago more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Santiago at #29 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Santiago mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Santiago means "Saint James" (Spanish Sant Iago from Latin Sanctus Iacobus origin).

Are Daniel and Santiago boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Santiago is primarily a boy name.