Diego

Q: What is the origin of Diego?

Diego is of Spanish origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Diego?

According to the latest SSA data, Diego is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Diego a girl name?

Diego is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Supplanter"

Spanish given name of debated origin, commonly connected to forms of James and the supplanter etymology.

Themes:spanishclassicmasculinesaint

Biblical Nature Natural Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Diego

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Diego did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Diego Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Diego.

8 ideas

diey

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dieg

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iego

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egoy

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diegoie

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diegoy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Diego

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Diego mean?

Diego means "Supplanter". Spanish given name of debated origin, commonly connected to forms of James and the supplanter etymology.

What is the origin of Diego?

Diego is of Spanish origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Diego?

According to the latest SSA data, Diego is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Diego a girl name?

Diego is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Diego?

Popular nicknames for Diego include diey, dieg, iego, egoy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Diego?

There are many names similar to Diego in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginSpanish

Syllables2

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withD

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Alphonso Arnulfo Amado Anibal Alonza

Sisters

Angelita Aracely Abril Almeda Azul

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