Carlos vs Diego

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlos

Boy #135 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

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Boy #145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian

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Carlos Rank #135

Diego Rank #145

Carlos is more popular, ranked #135 vs #145 for Diego.

Is Carlos or Diego more popular?

Carlos is more popular, ranked #135 compared to Diego at #145 in the United States.

What do Carlos and Diego mean?

Carlos means "free man" (Germanic origin). Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin).

Are Carlos and Diego boy or girl names?

Carlos is primarily a boy name. Diego is primarily a boy name.