Agustin vs Santos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Agustin

Boy #867 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to increase, augur"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Argentine Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#867
Total SSA Count
277
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Agus, Tino, Gus

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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
Nicknames
Santi, San

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Agustin Rank #867
Santos Rank #832

Santos is more popular, ranked #832 vs #867 for Agustin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Agustin ___

  • Agustin Alejandro
  • Agustin Carlos
  • Agustin Jose
  • Agustin Manuel
  • Agustin Rafael
  • Agustin Ignacio

Santos ___

  • Santos Angel
  • Santos Miguel
  • Santos Jose
  • Santos Luis
  • Santos Antonio
  • Santos Emilio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Agustin

Emilio Sebastian Valentina Camila Matias

If you choose Santos

Jesus Angel Carmen Cruz Pilar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agustin or Santos more popular?

Santos is more popular, ranked #832 compared to Agustin at #867 in the United States.

What do Agustin and Santos mean?

Agustin means "to increase, augur" (Latin origin). Santos means "saints, the holy ones" (Latin sanctus (holy) origin).

Are Agustin and Santos boy or girl names?

Agustin is primarily a boy name. Santos is primarily a boy name.

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