Santos David

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Santos David — Latin
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Santos David is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Santos is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Santos is a Italian, Galician, Portuguese, and Spanish surname with several variations. The English translation of Santos is Saints. A singular version, Santo, may occur. Its origin is Christian, from the Latin sanctus. There are also other Iberian and Italo-Romance grammatical variants, De Santo, De Santos, Del Santo, Santi, Santis, Santiz, Senti, Sentis, among others, which are also very popular in countries including Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. The surname David from the Hebrew name Dawid (דָּוִד), possibly meaning "beloved." Name of the second king of Israel, poet of the Psalms. Santos is a rare first name, carried by approximately 29K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Santos reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Santos

Latin

Santos is a Italian, Galician, Portuguese, and Spanish surname with several variations. The English translation of Santos is Saints. A singular version, Santo, may occur. Its origin is Christian, from the Latin sanctus. There are also other Iberian and Italo-Romance grammatical variants, De Santo, De Santos, Del Santo, Santi, Santis, Santiz, Senti, Sentis, among others, which are also very popular in countries including Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.

Surname: David

Meaning: beloved

Hebrew

From the Hebrew name Dawid (דָּוִד), possibly meaning "beloved." Name of the second king of Israel, poet of the Psalms.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Santos is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 14%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Santos by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Santos David

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Santos David:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Santos?
The first name Santos originates from Latin. Santos is a Italian, Galician, Portuguese, and Spanish surname with several variations. The English translation of Santos is Saints. A singular version, Santo, may occur. Its origin is Christian, from the Latin sanctus. There are also other Iberian and Italo-Romance grammatical variants, De Santo, De Santos, Del Santo, Santi, Santis, Santiz, Senti, Sentis, among others, which are also very popular in countries including Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.
When was Santos most popular?
The name Santos reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname David?
The surname David originates from Hebrew. From the Hebrew name Dawid (דָּוִד), possibly meaning "beloved." Name of the second king of Israel, poet of the Psalms.
What are the origins of the name Santos David?
The name Santos David combines two different traditions: the first name Santos has Latin roots, while the surname David originates from Hebrew.
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