Matai vs Santiago

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matai

Boy #5,507 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief, family title"

Origin: Samoan

Samoan Polynesian New Zealand

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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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Matai Rank #5,507

Santiago Rank #29

Santiago is more popular, ranked #29 vs #5507 for Matai.

Is Matai or Santiago more popular?

Santiago is more popular, ranked #29 compared to Matai at #5507 in the United States.

What do Matai and Santiago mean?

Matai means "chief, family title" (Samoan origin). Santiago means "Saint James" (Spanish Sant Iago from Latin Sanctus Iacobus origin).

Are Matai and Santiago boy or girl names?

Matai is primarily a boy name. Santiago is primarily a boy name.