Guillermo vs Santos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guillermo

Boy #833 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German wil (will) + helm (protection)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#833
Total SSA Count
297
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Memo, Guille, Willy

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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
Nicknames
Santi, San

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Popularity Comparison

Guillermo Rank #833
Santos Rank #832

Santos is more popular, ranked #832 vs #833 for Guillermo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Guillermo ___

  • Guillermo Alejandro
  • Guillermo Antonio
  • Guillermo Eduardo
  • Guillermo Rafael
  • Guillermo Miguel
  • Guillermo Carlos

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 Guillermo

Fernando Ricardo Alejandra Lucia Isabella

If you choose Santos

Jesus Angel Carmen Cruz Pilar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guillermo or Santos more popular?

Santos is more popular, ranked #832 compared to Guillermo at #833 in the United States.

What do Guillermo and Santos mean?

Guillermo means "resolute protector" (Old High German wil (will) + helm (protection) origin). Santos means "saints, the holy ones" (Latin sanctus (holy) origin).

Are Guillermo and Santos boy or girl names?

Guillermo is primarily a boy name. Santos is primarily a boy name.

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