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Santos

Male

Meaning

Holy

Origin

Portuguese

Pronunciation

/ˈsæntoʊs/

Traits associated with the name Santos:

Santos has an elegant sound to it that really closes the gap between dog and human.

Dogs named Santos tend to be loving, good-natured, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Santos?

Naming your dog Santos may suggest that you have a strong connection to Latin American culture, or that you admire the strength and resilience of the people of Latin America. It could also suggest that you have a strong sense of faith and spirituality, as Santos is a popular name for saints in the Catholic Church.

Is Santos a good dog name?

Santos has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Santos isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

1,574

1,832

New York City Dog Name Database

2,284

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Santos is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Santos was, in the past month, the 1763rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Santos is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Santos was viewed 48 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Santos's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Santos is most adored in New Mexico, Mississippi and Illinois.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Virginia and Alabama.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Santos.

Santos is found in these categories:

gangster

Derived from Latin American crime lords, exuding a tough, formidable aura.

spanish

Common Spanish surname, often used to honor saints in Catholic tradition.

Dog names like Santos:

Samuel

His Name Is God

Sancho

Holy, Saint

Sanson

God's gift of grace.

Saúl

Asked for help/aid.

Senon

Protector of wisdom.

Sergio

Sergeant

Comments (1)

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Julie stott (England, United Kingdom)

We have rescued a street dog from Romania and he came with the name santos we have kept his name has its unusual and i like the fact that it means saint/holy hes a good natured dog and loves people
June 12, 2022

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