| Meaning | saint, holy one |
| Origin | Latin, Portuguese, Spanish |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | San-tos |
About Santos
Names carrying spiritual or religious significance offer deeper meaning beyond mere sound and style. This choice resonates with cultural heritage while possessing universal accessibility across language barriers. The final S sound provides a distinctive ending that sets it apart from more common name patterns. There's warmth and humanity embedded in its associations, suggesting values of compassion, faith, and community. The name works beautifully in both English and Spanish-speaking contexts, offering linguistic versatility increasingly valuable in multicultural societies. Its two-syllable structure achieves perfect balance between brevity and substance, making it easy to use in all contexts from informal to formal. The name carries cultural richness without requiring extensive explanation, as its sound and structure feel naturally integrated across communities. Parents choosing this name often appreciate its connection to tradition and spirituality while valuing its contemporary usability. The strong opening and ending consonants create a definitive, memorable quality. It represents a choice that honors heritage and values while remaining practical and accessible for modern life.
Nicknames for Santos
| San |
| Sant |
| Tony |
| Tos |
Famous People Named Santos
| Santos Dumont | Brazilian aviation pioneer |
| Santos Escobar | Mexican professional wrestler |
| Santos Laguna | Mexican professional soccer club |
| Santos Ortega | American radio and voice actor |
| Santos Benavides | American Civil War colonel |
| Santos Urdinarán | Uruguayan footballer |
| Santos Laciar | Argentine boxer |
| Santos Ramírez | Bolivian politician |
| Santos Colon | Puerto Rican baseball player |
| Santos Torres | Dominican baseball player |
| Santos Rodriguez | Mexican-American victim of police brutality |
| Santos Elizondo | Mexican actor |
| Santos Ruiz | Spanish painter |
| Santos Cardoso | Portuguese footballer |
| Santos Blanco | Spanish cyclist |
| Santos Crespo | Puerto Rican musician |
| Santos Ángel Martínez | Cuban baseball player |
| Santos Casani | Argentine footballer |
| Santos Abril y Castelló | Spanish cardinal |
| Santos Julio Lallana | Filipino politician |
Characters Named Santos
| Santos Chocano | Character in the novel "Death in the Andes" by Mario Vargas Llosa |
| Santos L. Halper | Character from "The Simpsons" TV show |
| Santos Delgado | Character in the movie "The Legend of Zorro" |
| Santos Gonzalez | Character in the movie "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" |
| Santos Alvarado | Character in the TV series "Queen of the South" |
| Santos O'Hara | Character in the TV series "Nurse Jackie" |
| Santos Ramirez | Character in the movie "Coco" |
| Santos Martinez | Character in the TV series "Jane the Virgin" |
| Santos Lago | Character in the video game "Red Dead Redemption" |
| Santos Inocentes | Character in the novel "The Holy Innocents" by Miguel Delibes |
| Santos Vasquez | Character in the TV series "Power" |
| Santos Berrocal | Character in the movie "The Secret in Their Eyes" |
| Santos Jimenez | Character in the TV series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" |
| Santos Morales | Character in the video game "Call of Duty - Black Ops" |
| Santos Rodriguez | Character in the TV series "Sons of Anarchy" |
| Santos Galindo | Character in the TV series "El Chapo" |