Tiago vs Santiago

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tiago

Boy #1,156 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter (from Jacob/James)"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Spanish Galician

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,156
Total SSA Count: 181
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Santiago Santos Diego Santo

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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

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Matteo Sergio Rico Rodrigo

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Popularity Comparison

Tiago Rank #1,156

Santiago Rank #29

Santiago is more popular, ranked #29 vs #1156 for Tiago.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tiago or Santiago more popular?

Santiago is more popular, ranked #29 compared to Tiago at #1156 in the United States.

What do Tiago and Santiago mean?

Tiago means "supplanter (from Jacob/James)" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Santiago means "Saint James" (Spanish Sant Iago from Latin Sanctus Iacobus origin).

Are Tiago and Santiago boy or girl names?

Tiago is primarily a boy name. Santiago is primarily a boy name.

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