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Thiago
Meaning: supplanter (a form of James, via Santiago) · Origin: Portuguese (from Hebrew) · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
A spelling of Portuguese Tiago, which comes from Santiago ('Saint James') — so ultimately from James and Jacob, Hebrew Yaakov. It is very popular in Brazil and across Latin America.
Famous people named Thiago
- Thiago Silva (footballer)
Nicknames
Thi
Variants & related names
Thiago name art
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FAQ
What does the name Thiago mean?
Thiago means “supplanter (a form of James, via Santiago)”. It comes from Portuguese (from Hebrew).
Is Thiago a popular name?
Yes — Thiago 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 Thiago?
Thi.
What are other forms of Thiago?
Tiago, Santiago, James.
Similar names
Matias · Theodore · Thomas · Tyler · Toby · Teddy
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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.