Santana vs Ty

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ty

Boy #858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"tile maker (short for Tyler)"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#858
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Santana Rank #812
Ty Rank #858

Santana is more popular, ranked #812 vs #858 for Ty.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Santana ___

  • Santana James
  • Santana Lee
  • Santana Miguel
  • Santana Cruz
  • Santana Ray
  • Santana Michael

Ty ___

  • Ty James
  • Ty Alexander
  • Ty Lee
  • Ty Michael
  • Ty Ryan
  • Ty Logan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Santana

Valentina Diego Elena Marco Sofia

If you choose Ty

Kai Jay Ace Flynn Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santana or Ty more popular?

Santana is more popular, ranked #812 compared to Ty at #858 in the United States.

What do Santana and Ty mean?

Santana means "holy, sacred place" (Spanish origin). Ty means "tile maker (short for Tyler)" (Old French origin).

Are Santana and Ty boy or girl names?

Santana is primarily a boy name. Ty is primarily a boy name.

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