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Santiago vs Sergio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Santiago

Boy #29 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"Saint James"

Origin: Spanish Sant Iago from Latin Sanctus Iacobus

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29
Total SSA Count
7,407
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Sergio

Boy #402 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, shepherd"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#402
Total SSA Count
799
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Santiago Rank #29
Sergio Rank #402

Santiago is more popular, ranked #29 vs #402 for Sergio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santiago or Sergio more popular?

Santiago is more popular, ranked #29 compared to Sergio at #402 in the United States.

What do Santiago and Sergio mean?

Santiago means "Saint James" (Spanish Sant Iago from Latin Sanctus Iacobus origin). Sergio means "servant, shepherd" (Latin origin).

Are Santiago and Sergio boy or girl names?

Santiago is primarily a boy name. Sergio is primarily a boy name.

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