Santiago
Meaning of Santiago
The name Santiago, pronounced san-tee-AH-go in both English and Spanish, is a male given name of Spanish origin. It derives from the Spanish words "Santo" meaning "saint" and "Iago," an old form of James, essentially translating to "Saint James." Santiago holds significant historical and religious importance, particularly in Spain, where Saint James the Great is the patron saint. The city of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, a renowned pilgrimage site, further elevates its cultural significance. Popular variations of the name include Santi and Tiago. In recent years, Santiago has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, ranking 45th in 2023 with 6,328 occurrences. This upward trend underscores its growing appeal among new parents seeking a name that combines tradition with a touch of international flair.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as san-tee-AH-go (/sæn.tiˈɑ.goʊ/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as san-tee-AH-go (/sanˈtja.ɣo/)
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Notable People Named Santiago
| Santiago Calatrava Valls is a renowned Spanish architect, structural engineer, sculptor, and painter known for his innovative designs, including bridges, railway stations, stadiums, and museums, with notable works such as the Olympic Sports Complex of Athens, the Milwaukee Art Museum, and the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in New York City. |
| Santiago Ramón y Cajal, a Spanish neuroscientist and Nobel Prize winner, made pioneering contributions to modern neuroscience through his groundbreaking research on the microscopic structure of the brain. |
| Santiago de Liniers, 1st Count of Buenos Aires - Santiago de Liniers, a French-born Spanish military officer and viceroy of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, is known for his leadership in South America. |
| Santiago Solari - Santiago Hernán Solari Poggio is an Argentine professional football manager and former player known for his career as a left midfielder. |
| Santiago Segura Silva is a versatile Spanish filmmaker, actor, television presenter, voice actor, and comic book writer, known for his work in the entertainment industry. |
| Santiago Urrutia Lausarot is a Uruguayan racing driver who competes in the World Touring Car Cup for Cyan Performance Lynk & Co and was the 2015 Pro Mazda series champion. |
| Santiago González Torre is a Mexican professional tennis player with a career-high ATP ranking of World No. 155 in singles and World No. 7 in doubles, having won 23 ATP doubles titles and reached the finals of several Grand Slam tournaments. |
| Santiago Lange - Santiago Raúl Lange is an Argentine Olympic sailor and naval architect. |
| Santiago Muñoz - Santiago René Muñoz Robles is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga MX club Santos Laguna and the Mexico national under-23 team. |
| Santiago Cohen is a versatile artist known for his work as a cartoonist, animator, illustrator, and fine artist, with a background in Communications design from the Metropolitan University in Mexico and an MFA from Pratt Institute. |
| Santiago García Botta is an Argentine rugby union player known for his position as a prop. |
| Santiago Jose Stevenson Ortiz, a singer, composer, and ordained minister, was born in Panama City, Panama. |
| Santiago Rodríguez Masagó, also known as Santiago Rodríguez, was a Dominican military leader who opposed the annexation of the Dominican Republic to Spain and played a key role in the Dominican Restoration War. |
| Santiago Bonavía (1695–1759) was an influential Italian architect and painter known for his work in 18th century Spain. |
| Santiago Cortés Méndez was a renowned footballer from El Salvador. |
