Santo vs Desi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Santo

Boy #3,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"saint, holy one"

Origin: Latin 'sanctus'

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Boy #3,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"desired, longed for"

Origin: Latin

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Santo Rank #3,238

Desi Rank #3,219

Desi is more popular, ranked #3219 vs #3238 for Santo.

Is Santo or Desi more popular?

Desi is more popular, ranked #3219 compared to Santo at #3238 in the United States.

What do Santo and Desi mean?

Santo means "saint, holy one" (Latin 'sanctus' origin). Desi means "desired, longed for" (Latin origin).

Are Santo and Desi boy or girl names?

Santo is primarily a boy name. Desi is primarily a boy name.