Santino

Little saint; a name reminding us of the revered figures often depicted in Renaissance art.

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Santino meaning & origin

Santino is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Little saint; a name reminding us of the revered figures often depicted in Renaissance art.". Listed origin: Italian.

Pronunciation

san-TEE-no

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

In 2024, Santino ranked #362 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

Nicknames

SantiTino

Santino popularity by year

US Social Security birth-name ranks. A smaller rank means more recorded births in the reported sex category.
Birth yearRank
2020#445
2021#416
2022#454
2023#417
2024#362

Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Santino Leonardo
  • Santino Giovanni
  • Santino Rocco

Famous Namesakes

  • Santino, a character in Renaissance fables and art

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Santino

What does the name Santino mean?

Santino is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Little saint; a name reminding us of the revered figures often depicted in Renaissance art.". Listed origin: Italian.

How do you pronounce Santino?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is san-TEE-no. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Santino?

In 2024, Santino ranked #362 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

What nickname ideas could work for Santino?

Ideas to try include Santi, Tino. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Santino?

Try Santino Leonardo, Santino Giovanni, Santino Rocco aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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