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At a Glance: Name: Santos – Meaning: saints (plural of 'santo') – Origin: Spanish/Portuguese – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: SAHN-tohs
Santos is a Spanish and Portuguese name meaning "saints," the plural form of "santo." It's pronounced SAHN-tohs. The meaning is right there in the word itself, plain and literal, with no extra layers to explain.
Meaning & Origin of Santos
Meaning: Saints (plural of 'santo').
Origin: Spanish/Portuguese.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Santos
Phonetic: SAHN-tohs IPA: /ˈsɑːntoʊs/
Popularity of Santos
SSA records go back to 1880, and Santos hit its peak rank of #539 in 1944, when 128 baby boys were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #833, with 297 boys named Santos that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Santos mean?
Saints (plural of ‘santo’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Santos)
How do you pronounce Santos?
Santos is pronounced SAHN-tohs (IPA: /ˈsɑːntoʊs/).
Is Santos a popular name right now?
Santos peaked at #539 in 1944 and is ranked #833 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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