Sanchez
s(a)-nchez,
san-chez
US Popularity:25510
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Spanish
Meaning:Son of Sancho; Holy, saintly
Everyone knows that baby is a blessing, so why not give them a name to match? Sanchez is a Spanish surname meaning "son of Sancho," gaining traction as a boy’s personal name. Ultimately derived from the Latin sanctus, Sanchez adopts the additional sentiments of “holy” or “saintly.” It is the perfect reminder of what a gift baby is, and can even lead to cute nicknames like “your holiness.”
Sanchez Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Sanchez is currently #4954 on The Bump
Boy:Sanchez is currently #1650 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Sanchez is currently #25510 in U.S. births
Boy:Sanchez is currently #7658 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#25510
in 2022
- 5222
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Sánchez, May 2020
Name Doctor, Sancho
Ancestry, Sanchez Family History
House of Names, Sanchez History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Behind the Name, Sancho, April 2022
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