Santiago
Saint James (Spanish)
Santiago is a spanish / biblical boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #391 (18,056 records), 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
Saint James (Spanish)
Santiago originates from the Spanish dedication 'Sant Iago' (Saint James), rooted ultimately in the Hebrew name Jacob. In the Philippines, it was introduced during the Spanish colonial era as both a given name and a prominent surname. It remains a classic masculine name associated with strong Catholic traditions.
Derived from the Spanish contraction of 'Sant Iago' (Saint James), referring to Saint James the Greater, the patron saint of Spain.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to 'Santi' or 'Tiago' in the Philippines. While widely used as a surname, as a given name it has recently enjoyed a stylish revival alongside vintage Hispanic names.
Related forms
- Santiago Spanish
- Tiago Portuguese
- James English
Santiago with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Santiago
How do I use Santiago with two Filipino surnames?
Santiago is the given name. The full name is Santiago + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Santiago a common boy name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #391 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.