Iago name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Usage: English, Portuguese, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Iago i(a)-go
Meaning: Supplanter, Jacob, He who Supplants, Yahweh May Protect and Holder of the Heel
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What does Iago mean?

Recent and Unconventional Iago is used majorly in Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, English, Swedish and Norwegian, Iago means "Supplanter, Jacob, He who Supplants, Yahweh May Protect or Holder of the Heel", a boy name is of English, Italian, Hebrew, Spanish and Welsh origin.

Iago is Spanish, Welsh and English equivalent of Jacob. Also Iago is equivalent of James in Spanish, Welsh and Italian languages. Also Iago is equivalent of Jacobus in Spanish language.

How do I pronounce Iago?

The two syllabled name Iago is commonly pronounced as i(a)-go.

Variants of Iago

Iacobus, Iacomus, Iakobos, Yaakov, Jacob, James, Jacobus, Cobb, Jascha, Aaronjacob, Jacobalexander, Jacques, Jacomus, Chango, Jamie, Jasha, Aaronjames, Jamesanthony

How popular is the name Iago?

In Spain, Iago was once a common name since emerging in 2004 it has been given to over 238 babies. At the peak of its usage in 2004,. After 1 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Iago is an uncommon baby name in still in use in United States. In England and Wales, it has been in use since 2004 and achieved its top ranking of 1586 in 2015.

Over 130 people have been named Iago in England and Wales. In France, it has been in use since 1998 and achieved its top ranking of 1796 in 2018. Over 121 babies in France have been named Iago.

Iago is a rare baby name in Spain where it may not be used now. Over 238 babies in Spain have been named Iago. The first name is a common name in Brazil and Georgia while somewhat familiar name in Abkhazia.

According to our estimate, at least 10000 people have been bestowed Iago around the globe.

YearRankBirths
202397147
2022773510
2021120535
2020119785
2015120775
2014107046
201381119
2011122775
2010107606
2008110346
View more ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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What numerology tells about Iago?

You want to do everything as planned in life. You have a curious mind and wish to explore the world. The law of attraction is something you admire and use when it comes to achieving your goals. You are often seen as the wise weirdo who doesn't talk much. Follow your dreams and heart instead of rules. You are an inspirational person who respects the rules and social restrictions. Allow your creativity to take over your mind and just be who you truly are.

Other names similar to Iago, for name hunters

  •  Ude - Mostly used in Finnish and Frisian pleasing, Ude has its origin in Hebrew is a boy name. Ude is Frisian equivalent of Oda. Also Ude is equivalent of Udo in German language
  •  Karala - Girl name Karala is used particulary in Gujarati and Bengali, meaning of Karala is "Durga, Opening Wide or Tearing"
  •  Jannis - Uncustomary Jannis is used specifically in Finnish and Estonian is a gender insensitive name, Jannis means "God is Gracious, God is Merciful or Variant of Jane" is rooted from Hebrew
  •  Ceres - Unorthodox and Modernistic Ceres is originated from Latin, Ceres means "To Grow or Of the Spring" used in Finnish, English and Norwegian is a gender insensitive name
  •  Hilarion - The rare boy name Hilarion is originated from Latin, Hilarion means "Happy or Cheerful" is used chiefly in Greek and Finnish

Sibling Names for Iago

Looking for the perfect sibling names to go with your baby boy named Iago? Choosing names that complement each other can be a fun and exciting process for parents. Here is a list of 10 suggestions for sibling names that pair well with Iago.

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Famous people named Iago

  • Iago ab Idwal, King of Gwynedd and possibly Powys
  • Iago ab Idwal ap Meurig, Prince of Gwynedd
  • Iago Dekanozishvili, Georgian artist
  • Iago Iglesias, Bought by hometown's Deportivo de La Coruña
  • Iago Bouzón, Spanish retired footballer
  • Iago Maisuradze, from 1996 drama film Jami, who characterized N.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Instituto Nacional de Estadística, https://www.ine.es/dyngs/INEbase/en/operacion.htm?c=Estadistica_C&cid=1254736177009&menu=resultados&idp=1254734710990#_tabs-1254736195498
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
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