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Santos
BoySpanish, Portuguese· “saints”
- Meaning
- saints
- Origin
- Spanish, Portuguese
- Pronunciation
- SAN-tohs
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #766
- US babies 2025
- 337
- Best rank
- #539 (1944)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Santos
Santos is a Spanish and Portuguese name that means “saints”.
Santos means saints in Spanish and Portuguese. It is often given in honor of All Saints' Day, known as Día de Todos los Santos in Spanish, and it is also a very common surname in Portugal, Brazil and the Philippines. The Brazilian port city of Santos gave its name to a famous football club. As a first name, Santos feels warm, spiritual and rooted in family tradition. It is easy to pronounce in both English and Spanish, and it pairs well with classic middle names.
Popularity over time
Santos has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 123 different years, starting in 1900. Its best national rank was #539 in 1944, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 337 were named Santos. In 2025, 337 babies were named Santos, and it ranked #766 nationally. That is 43% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #685 in 1920, #619 in 1950, #577 in 1980, #749 in 2000, #874 in 2010, and #766 in 2025. Of the 18,814 US boys named Santos since records began, 14% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 2,245 babies. Since 2010, 3,988 more have been named Santos.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Ayan, Izael, Teo, Mustafa, and Bjorn.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Santos ranked highest in New Mexico, Nevada, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #211 | 10 |
| Nevada | #321 | 10 |
| California | #399 | 83 |
| Arizona | #458 | 16 |
| Texas | #498 | 68 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Santos is usually pronounced SAN-tohs, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with S and ends in “-os”.
Middle names for Santos
A few middle names that flow with Santos: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Santos
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Santos mean?
Santos is a Spanish and Portuguese name that means “saints”.
What is the origin of the name Santos?
Santos has Spanish and Portuguese roots. Santos means saints in Spanish and Portuguese.
Is Santos a popular name?
Yes. Santos ranked #766 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Santos a boy or girl name?
Santos is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Santos?
Santos is usually pronounced SAN-tohs. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings