Diego
Diego: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /diˈeɪ.ɡoʊ/
Meaning and origin of Diego
- A male given name from Spanish Diego.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Diego, from an Iberian Didacus, of uncertain origin.
How popular is Diego?
Since 1880, 245 girls and 126,160 boys in the U.S. have been named Diego (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6301 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #56 in 2006. In 2025 it ranked #158 for boys, with 2,356 babies given the name.
Names similar to Diego
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Diego FAQ
What does the name Diego mean?
A male given name from Spanish Diego. Borrowed from Spanish Diego, from an Iberian Didacus, of uncertain origin.
What is the origin of the name Diego?
Diego is listed as a name of Spanish Diego origin.
How popular is the name Diego?
Since 1880, 245 girls and 126,160 boys in the U.S. have been named Diego (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6301 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #56 in 2006. In 2025 it ranked #158 for boys, with 2,356 babies given the name.
Is Diego a boy or girl name?
Diego is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 245 girls and 126,160 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.