Matheus vs Santhiago

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Santhiago

Boy #2,335 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"Saint James, contraction of Santo Jacobo"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,335
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Santi, Tiago, Santy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Matheus Rank #2,398
Santhiago Rank #2,335

Santhiago is more popular, ranked #2335 vs #2398 for Matheus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matheus ___

  • Matheus Alexandre
  • Matheus Gabriel
  • Matheus Lucas
  • Matheus Felipe
  • Matheus Rafael
  • Matheus Jose

Santhiago ___

  • Santhiago Alejandro
  • Santhiago Miguel
  • Santhiago Rafael
  • Santhiago José
  • Santhiago Luis
  • Santhiago Manuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matheus

Isabella Lukas Sofia Rafael Ana

If you choose Santhiago

Isabella Valentina Mateo Sebastian Camila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matheus or Santhiago more popular?

Santhiago is more popular, ranked #2335 compared to Matheus at #2398 in the United States.

What do Matheus and Santhiago mean?

Matheus means "given by Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Santhiago means "Saint James, contraction of Santo Jacobo" (Spanish origin).

Are Matheus and Santhiago boy or girl names?

Matheus is primarily a boy name. Santhiago is primarily a boy name.

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