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Santo vs Santos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Santo

Boy #3,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"saint, holy one"

Origin: Latin 'sanctus'

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American Filipino Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,238
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Santos

Boy #832 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"saints, the holy ones"

Origin: Latin sanctus (holy)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Filipino Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#832
Total SSA Count
297
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Santo Rank #3,238
Santos Rank #832

Santos is more popular, ranked #832 vs #3238 for Santo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santo or Santos more popular?

Santos is more popular, ranked #832 compared to Santo at #3238 in the United States.

What do Santo and Santos mean?

Santo means "saint, holy one" (Latin 'sanctus' origin). Santos means "saints, the holy ones" (Latin sanctus (holy) origin).

Are Santo and Santos boy or girl names?

Santo is primarily a boy name. Santos is primarily a boy name.

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