Diego vs Angel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Diego

Boy #145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian

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Boy #63 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger"

Origin: Greek

Spanish Latin American English American

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Diego Rank #145

Angel Rank #63

Angel is more popular, ranked #63 vs #145 for Diego.

Is Diego or Angel more popular?

Angel is more popular, ranked #63 compared to Diego at #145 in the United States.

What do Diego and Angel mean?

Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Angel means "messenger" (Greek origin).

Are Diego and Angel boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Angel is primarily a boy name.