Saint James; supplanter
Tiago is a Portuguese contraction of Santo Iago, meaning Saint James. It shares the same etymological roots as Jacob and James, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov.
About 192 boys were named Tiago in 2025.
Brazilian former NBA basketball player
Portuguese professional racing driver
Latin Grammy-winning Brazilian singer-songwriter
Portuguese former professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Tiago — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
