Santino vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Santino

Boy #363 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little saint"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#363
Total SSA Count
908
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Santi, Tino, Santo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Santino Rank #363
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #363 for Santino.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Santino ___

  • Santino James
  • Santino Marco
  • Santino Rafael
  • Santino Cruz
  • Santino Luca
  • Santino Xavier

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Santino

Matteo Valentina Lucia Leonardo Gianna

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santino or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Santino at #363 in the United States.

What do Santino and Theodore mean?

Santino means "little saint" (Italian origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Santino and Theodore boy or girl names?

Santino is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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