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Santiago

Name Meaning:

Spanish name meaning "Saint James." From 'Santo' (saint) + 'Yago' (an old Spanish form of James/Jacob). Santiago is the patron saint of Spain.

Noteable Namesakes

Santiago (St. James the Great); Santiago Calatrava (Architect); Santiago Bernabéu (Stadium/Person); Santiago, Chile

Origin

Spanish/Hebrew

Popularity

US: #67, UK: #198

Variations/Nicknames

Santi; Tiago; Yago; Diego (related); James (related)

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