Diego name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 15th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Hebrew, Old Greek and Spanish
Usage: English, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Diego di(e)-go
Meaning: He who Supplants, The Suplanter and Teacher Especially Good
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What does Diego mean?

Diego means He who Supplants, The Suplanter or Teacher Especially Good has its origin in Old Greek, Spanish and Hebrew, used in Spanish, Italian, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish and English is a gender insensitive name.

Also Diego is Spanish cognate of Jacob. Also Diego is form of James in Italian and Spanish languages. Also Diego is form of Santiago in Spanish language. The name is celebrated on July 25 or May 3.

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How do I pronounce Diego?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Diego is di(e)-go.

Variants of Diego

Iacobus, Iacomus, Iakobos, Yaakov, Deago, Jacques, Jacob, James, Santiago, Jacobus, Jacoumeto, Jacqueline, Jacquelyn, Cobb, Jascha, Aaronjacob, Jacobalexander, Jacomus, Chango, Jamie, Jasha, Aaronjames, Jamesanthony, Antiago

Nicknames for Diego

Potential nickname for the name Diego include:

Names that rhyme with Diego

How popular is the name Diego?

Diego was among the very popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1887 around 106883 babies have been given the name. At its zenith in 2006, it ranked 56th when 8399 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 137 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. Moreover, the name has been to the top 100 baby names 10 times Also, Diego is a popular in France where over 17055 new-borns have been given the name since 1909.

Currently the moniker is on a rise, in 2009, the moniker grabbed the 74th spot and 999 baby boys were given the name. In addition to that, the name has been in the top 100 baby names 11 times Also, Diego is a popular name in Spain given to over 47744 babies in 16 years.

At its zenith in 2011, the moniker grabbed the 8th spot and 4133 baby boys were given the name. In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 10 baby names 9 times Also, Diego was a popular name in Italy.

Over 40032 babies have been given the moniker in 16 years. At its zenith in 2017, 3084 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 15th position. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 16 years but still going strong on charts.

Moreover, the name has been to the top 50 baby names 16 times

In England and Wales, Diego was once a common name since emerging in 1996 it has been given to over 1227 babies.

When at its peak in 2015,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 23 years. Also, Diego is a common name in Switzerland given to over 3649 babies in 21 years.

At present the name is rising, in 2009, 247 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 13rd position. Also, Diego is common in Belgium where over 3418 new-borns have been given the name since 1995.

At present the name is rising, in 2009, the moniker grabbed the 45th spot and 216 baby boys were given the name.

Diego is a unique baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 600 names.

Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 542 on boy names chart when 26 babies were named Diego. The name is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, even after 21 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 400.

Over 133 babies in Ireland have been named Diego. However things change on global perspective, Diego is extremely popular in Argentina where every 1 in 200 have the name as well as in, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.

Also the baby name is popular in Ecuador, Chile, Guatemala, Venezuela, Uruguay, Peru, Paraguay, Philippines, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic and DR Congo. At least, 1330000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our findings.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20181342880136936
20171293088126307
20161293186127827
20151253227108349
20141293170164685
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Diego in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands148766205
Finland3223050
Sweden66427405
Norway8220205
Denmark252000

Here's what numbers has to say about Diego

Reason behind your depressive episodes that occur occasionally is being way too sensitive. Once you put your mind to something, there's no letting go until you get it done. You lack self-discipline. You are the manager of events and organizer of partying among your friends. Having letter D as your cornerstone reveals your passion for unusual weird things and people. You want to do everything as planned in life.

Other names similar to Diego, for would be moms

  •  Teppo - Customary Old Greek Teppo bestowed upon boys is used chiefly in Danish and Swedish. Teppo is Finnish form of Teppana. Also Teppo is Finnish cognate of Teo
  •  Niowi - The Niowi is mostly used in Greek, meaning of Niowi is "Fertile Mother"
  •  Staas - Meaning of Staas is The Elements Anastasis Meaning Resurrection and Risen One is mostly used in Frisian and is used for boys has its origin in Old Greek. Staas is short version of Anastasius.
  •  Dénes - Largely used in Hungarian, Dénes is used as a boy name. It is rooted from Old Greek, meaning of Dénes is "Dedicated to Dionysos or Of the God Dionysus Devotees"
  •  Gea - Gea's meaning is Inspired By the Same Earth Goddess or Spear is used in Swedish and Norwegian given to baby girls is rooted from Greek
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Sibling Names for Diego

If you're considering naming your baby boy Diego, you might also be wondering what would be the perfect sibling name to go with it. Here are some unique and stylish names that compliment Diego beautifully and provide an excellent starting point for your journey towards finding the perfect baby name combination.

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Brother for Diego

Famous people named Diego

  • Diego de Nicuesa, Spanish conquistador and explorer
  • Diego Sarmiento de Acuña, 1st Count of Gondomar, The popular notion
  • Diego Aduarte, Spanish Dominican friar and historian
  • Diego Martínez Barrio, Spanish politician during the Second Spanish Republic
  • Diego Deza, theologian and inquisitor of Spain
  • Diego Ferreira, Paraguayan athlete specializing in the 100 metres
  • Diego Laynez, Spanish Jesuit priest and theologian of Jewish descent
  • Diego Fernández, Spanish adventurer and historian of the 16th century
  • Diego Clemencín, Spanish scholar and politician
  • Diego Noboa, was President of Ecuador
  • Diego Gelmírez, second bishop and first archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santiago de Compostela
  • Diego de Saavedra Fajardo, Spanish diplomat and man of letters
  • Diego Hurtado de Mendoza, Spanish novelist, poet, diplomat and historian
  • Diego Duque de Estrada, Spanish memoir writer, soldier and adventurer
  • Diego el Cigala, famous Romani Flamenco gypsy singer
  • Diego Fernández de Córdoba, Marquis of Guadalcázar, was Viceroy of Mexico from October 18
  • Diego Mesaglio, well-known actor, musician and teen idol
  • Diego de Estella, 16th-century Spanish Franciscan mystic and theologian
  • Diego Luis de San Vitores, Spanish Jesuit missionary
  • Diego García de Paredes, native of Trujillo in Extremadura, Spain
  • Diego Carpitella, Italian professor of ethnomusicology at D'Annunzio University of Chieti–Pescara and La Sapienza University
  • Diego Durán, Dominican friar best
  • Diego Ronquillo, fifth Spanish governor of the Philippines,
  • Diego Salcedo, Spanish bishop
  • Diego Fabbri, Italian playwright whose plays centered on religious themes
  • Diego Bustos, Argentine senior news anchor
  • Diego Camacho, tennis player from Bolivia
  • Diego Rodríguez Porcelos, second Count of Castile
  • Diego de Enzinas, Protestant scholar of Spanish origin, active
  • Diego Bucchieri, professional skateboarder
  • Diego López Pacheco, 7th Duke of Escalona, Spanish nobleman and,
  • Diego Osorio de Escobar y Llamas, Osorio de Escobar y Llamas held the offices of canon
  • Diego Ortiz, Spanish composer and music theorist
  • Diego de Acebo, was bishop of Osma from 1201 to 1207
  • Diego Bertie, contemporary Peruvian actor of British and Italian descent
  • Diego José Abad, Jesuit poet and translator in New Spain and Italy
  • Diego Jiménez de Enciso, playwright of the Spanish Golden Age
  • Diego Borja, Ecuadorian economist and politician born in Quito
  • Diego Núñez de Avendaño, was 'oidor' of the Royal Audiencia of Lima
  • Diego Delgadillo, judge of the first Audiencia of New Spain
  • Diego Xaraba, Spanish organist and composer
  • Diego de Riaño, Spanish architect of the Renaissance
  • Diego de Benavides, 8th Count of Santisteban, Spanish military officer, diplomat
  • Diego Morcillo Rubio de Auñón, Spanish bishop
  • Diego Avila, member of the Men's National Team that competed at the 2003 Champions Trophy
  • Diego Gallo, backstroke swimmer from Uruguay
  • Diego José de Cádiz, Spanish Capuchin friar
  • Diego de Landa, was a Spanish bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Yucatán
  • Diego Barros Arana, Chilean professor, legislator
  • Diego Ladrón de Guevara, Roman Catholic bishop and Spanish colonial administrator
  • Diego de Almagro, Spanish conquistador known for his exploits
  • Diego Maradona, Argentine retired professional footballer and current manager of Mexican second division club Dorados
  • Diego Velázquez, Spanish painter, the leading artist

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