Santos
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Saints, holy ones
Origin: Spanish/Portuguese
Popularity: Ranked #766 in 2025 with 337 babies born.
History: From the Spanish and Portuguese meaning saints. It is often given to children born on All Saints' Day (November 1). It has been used as both a given name and surname across the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Santos? About 1 in 9,877 babies born in 2025 were named Santos, or roughly 0.9 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Santos
What does the name Santos mean?
Santos means “Saints, holy ones” from Spanish/Portuguese roots.
What is the origin of the name Santos?
Santos has Spanish/Portuguese origin. The traditional meaning is “Saints, holy ones”.
How popular is Santos?
Santos ranked #763 in 2025 — given to 337 babies that year.
When was Santos most popular?
Santos peaked in 2025 with 337 babies registered that year.
Is Santos a boy or girl name?
Santos is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 87% of Santoss are boys and 13% are girls.
Is the name Santos rising or falling in popularity?
Santos has risen 156 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #919 in 2020 to #763 in 2025.
How long has Santos been recorded?
Santos appears in birth records across 136 years — from 1880 through 2025.