Holy or saintly
Santez is a rare variant likely derived from the Spanish and Portuguese word 'Santo' or the Italian 'Sante', meaning holy. It may also be influenced by the French surname Saintes or used as a modern rhythmic variation of names like Dantez or Cortez.
Less common today
Santez isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,212 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
