ThinkabaraDiego: meaning and origin
Diego
“Supplanter; a Spanish form of James”
About the name Diego
Diego is a boy’s name from the Spanish tradition. Its meaning is “supplanter; a Spanish form of James”. Names from Spanish, loved across Latin America and the US — like Mateo, Santiago, Camila and Lucía.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Spanish names
- Alejandro 👦Defender of the people · Spanish
- Carlos 👦Free man · Spanish
- Cruz 👦Cross · Spanish
- Emiliano 👦Eager, rival · Spanish
- Joaquin 👦Raised by God · Spanish
- Jose 👦He will add; the Spanish form of Joseph · Spanish
- Mateo 👦Gift of God; the Spanish form of Matthew · Spanish
- Miguel 👦Who is like God? · Spanish
- Santiago 👦Saint James · Spanish
- Thiago 👦Saint James; a Portuguese and Spanish form · Spanish
- Xavier 👦New house (from Basque) · Spanish
Sibling name ideas (Spanish, girls)
- Alondra 👧Lark (the songbird) · Spanish
- Camila 👧Helper at a sacred ceremony · Spanish
- Catalina 👧Pure; the Spanish form of Katherine · Spanish
- Esperanza 👧Hope · Spanish
- Isabel 👧Pledged to God; the Spanish form of Elizabeth · Spanish
- Jade 👧The green gemstone · Spanish
- Luz 👧Light · Spanish
- Marisol 👧Sea and sun · Spanish
More boy names starting with D
- Dakari 👦A modern American name; happiness · African American
- Damian 👦To tame, subdue · Greek
- Daniel 👦God is my judge · Hebrew
- Dante 👦Enduring, steadfast · Italian
- Darnell 👦Hidden nook; from an English surname, popular in African American families · African American
- David 👦Beloved · Hebrew
- Declan 👦Full of goodness; an Irish saint · Irish
- DeShawn 👦God is gracious; a modern American blend of De- and Shawn · African American
- Dev 👦God, divine · Sanskrit / Indian
- Dmitri 👦Devoted to Demeter, the earth goddess · Slavic
Questions and answers
What does the name Diego mean?
Diego is a name of Spanish origin. It means: supplanter; a Spanish form of James.
Is Diego a boy or girl name?
Diego is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Diego have?
Diego has 5 letters and about 2 syllables.
Is Diego a popular name?
Yes. Diego has been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. Names marked “popular now” have been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. This is an approximate guide, not an official ranking; see the Social Security Administration’s baby names site for official counts.