Santiago vs Matei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Santiago

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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Boy #5,302 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Romanian Eastern European

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Santiago Rank #29

Matei Rank #5,302

Santiago is more popular, ranked #29 vs #5302 for Matei.

Is Santiago or Matei more popular?

Santiago is more popular, ranked #29 compared to Matei at #5302 in the United States.

What do Santiago and Matei mean?

Santiago means "Saint James" (Spanish Sant Iago from Latin Sanctus Iacobus origin). Matei means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Santiago and Matei boy or girl names?

Santiago is primarily a boy name. Matei is primarily a boy name.