Santiago vs Rico

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 #1,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Spanish

Spanish Italian American Latino

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Santiago Rank #29

Rico Rank #1,698

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

Is Santiago or Rico more popular?

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

What do Santiago and Rico mean?

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

Are Santiago and Rico boy or girl names?

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