About the name Diego
Etymologists still argue about whether Diego split off from Santiago or from the Greek name Didacus, and neither camp has won. What is beyond argument is the name's charisma, backed by a painter, a muralist and the most gloriously chaotic footballer who ever lived.
Diego is a boy name of Spanish origin, pronounced dee-AY-goh. On the NameRarity scale it scores 33 out of 100, which places it in the popular band — a well-used favourite — expect to share it occasionally. Its strongest period was the 2000s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Diego?
Diego sits at approximately #135 in recent US rankings. Roughly 480 people per million carry it — about 1 in 2,083. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.
Famous people named Diego
- Diego VelázquezSpanish Golden Age painter of Las Meninas
- Diego RiveraMexican muralist
- Diego MaradonaArgentine footballer and World Cup winner
Spellings and variants of Diego
Names similar to Diego
Dexter
DEK-ster
Right-handed, skilful
Damian
DAY-mee-an
To tame or subdue
Declan
DEK-lun
Full of goodness
Dominic
DOM-uh-nik
Of the Lord
Dylan
DIL-un
Great sea
Hugo
HYOO-goh
Mind, heart, spirit
Ilango
ee-LUNG-goh
Young prince, the younger one
Mateo
ma-TAY-oh
Gift of God
Diego — frequently asked questions
What does the name Diego mean?
Diego means "Supplanter". It is a name of Spanish origin, most often given to a boy.
How do you pronounce Diego?
Diego is pronounced dee-AY-goh, with 2 syllables.
How rare is the name Diego?
Diego scores 33 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it popular. Roughly 1 in every 2,083 people carry it — about 480 per million.
What is the numerology number for Diego?
Diego carries the expression number 4, known as The Builder. Its soul urge number is 2 and its personality number is 11.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Diego?
The lucky number for Diego is 4 (with 13, 22, 31 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Deep Emerald. The traditional lucky day is Saturday and the associated gemstone is Emerald.
Is Diego a popular name?
Diego currently sits around rank #135 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 2000s.