Boy name guide

Diego name meaning, origin and style

Diego is a Spanish form linked with James name commonly associated with supplanter; derivation debated.

Origin

Spanish form linked with James

Meaning

supplanter; derivation debated

Say it

dee-AY-go

Choosing Diego

A lively Spanish classic with a strong rhythm and a distinctly international identity.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.