Rico vs Santiago

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rico

Boy #1,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Spanish

Spanish Italian American Latino

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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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Rico Rank #1,698

Santiago Rank #29

Santiago is more popular, ranked #29 vs #1698 for Rico.

Is Rico or Santiago more popular?

Santiago is more popular, ranked #29 compared to Rico at #1698 in the United States.

What do Rico and Santiago mean?

Rico means "powerful ruler" (Germanic via Spanish origin). Santiago means "Saint James" (Spanish Sant Iago from Latin Sanctus Iacobus origin).

Are Rico and Santiago boy or girl names?

Rico is primarily a boy name. Santiago is primarily a boy name.