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Angelo vs Diego

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Angelo

Boy #286 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"angel; messenger of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Greek Filipino American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#286
Total SSA Count
1,170
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Diego

Boy #145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#145
Total SSA Count
2,506
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Angelo Rank #286
Diego Rank #145

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 vs #286 for Angelo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Angelo or Diego more popular?

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Angelo at #286 in the United States.

What do Angelo and Diego mean?

Angelo means "angel; messenger of God" (Greek origin). Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin).

Are Angelo and Diego boy or girl names?

Angelo is primarily a boy name. Diego is primarily a boy name.

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