Diego vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Diego

Boy #145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Diego Rank #145

Alex Rank #205

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Diego or Alex more popular?

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Diego and Alex mean?

Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Diego and Alex boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.