Santo vs Jacobo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Santo

Boy #3,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"saint, holy one"

Origin: Latin 'sanctus'

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Boy #1,734 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew Ya'akov

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Santo Rank #3,238

Jacobo Rank #1,734

Jacobo is more popular, ranked #1734 vs #3238 for Santo.

Is Santo or Jacobo more popular?

Jacobo is more popular, ranked #1734 compared to Santo at #3238 in the United States.

What do Santo and Jacobo mean?

Santo means "saint, holy one" (Latin 'sanctus' origin). Jacobo means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew Ya'akov origin).

Are Santo and Jacobo boy or girl names?

Santo is primarily a boy name. Jacobo is primarily a boy name.