Santiago, (also San Iago, San Tiago, Santyago, Sant-Yago, San Thiago) is a Spanish name that derives from the Hebrew name Jacob (Ya'akov) via "Sant Iago," "Sant Yago," "Santo Iago," or "Santo Yago," first used to denote Saint James the Great, the brother of John the Apostle. read more
Rather, Jacobo is the equivalent of James. Santiago in Spanish means St. James in English. read more
The most common Spanish equivalent of James is Diego, yet the two names don't seem at all alike. Here's why. The most common Spanish equivalent of James is Diego, yet the two names don't seem at all alike. read more