Diego
supplanter
- Origin
- Spanish
- Religion
- Catholic
- Gender
- Boy
- Country
- Mexico
- Pronunciation
- dee-AY-go
- Popularity
- stable
About the name Diego
Diego is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning "supplanter". It is most commonly used in Catholic families and is especially popular in Mexico.
Diego derives from Santiago — Saint James — by way of a split in the Spanish name (San-Tiago), which is why Diego, Jaime and James all trace to the same source. Saint James is the patron of Spain and the goal of the Camino de Santiago. The name is a mainstay in Mexico and Spain and has been in the US top 150 for decades.
Variants and spellings: Santiago, Jaime, James.
Popularity trend: Diego has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
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Frequently asked about Diego
- What does the name Diego mean?
- Diego means "supplanter". It's a boy name of Spanish origin, most commonly used in Catholic families and popular in Mexico.
- Where does the name Diego come from?
- Diego originates from Spanish. On Babbloom it's classified in the Catholic naming tradition.
- Is Diego a boy or girl name?
- Diego is a boy name.