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Diego
Meaning: uncertain; possibly from Santiago or Didacus · Origin: Spanish · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
A Spanish name of debated origin — possibly from Santiago, or from the medieval Latin Didacus.
Famous people named Diego
- Diego Velázquez (painter)
- Diego Maradona (footballer)
- Diego Rivera (painter)
Nicknames
Dieguito
Variants & related names
Santiago, Didacus, Tiago
Diego name art
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FAQ
What does the name Diego mean?
Diego means “uncertain; possibly from Santiago or Didacus”. It comes from Spanish.
Is Diego a popular name?
Yes — Diego has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Diego?
Dieguito.
What are other forms of Diego?
Santiago, Didacus, Tiago.
Similar names
Santiago · Mateo · Daniel · David · Dylan · Dominic
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.