Santos vs Teo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Teo

Boy #759 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Greek Latin American Romanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#759
Total SSA Count
335
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Santos Rank #832
Teo Rank #759

Teo is more popular, ranked #759 vs #832 for Santos.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Santos ___

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

Teo ___

  • Teo James
  • Teo Rafael
  • Teo Luca
  • Teo Marco
  • Teo Andres
  • Teo Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Santos

Jesus Angel Carmen Cruz Pilar

If you choose Teo

Mateo Leo Sofia Lucia Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santos or Teo more popular?

Teo is more popular, ranked #759 compared to Santos at #832 in the United States.

What do Santos and Teo mean?

Santos means "saints, the holy ones" (Latin sanctus (holy) origin). Teo means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Santos and Teo boy or girl names?

Santos is primarily a boy name. Teo is primarily a boy name.

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