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Diego vs Antonio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Antonio

Boy #181 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless, of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#181
Total SSA Count
2,047
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Diego Rank #145
Antonio Rank #181

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 vs #181 for Antonio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diego or Antonio more popular?

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Antonio at #181 in the United States.

What do Diego and Antonio mean?

Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Antonio means "priceless, of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Diego and Antonio boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Antonio is primarily a boy name.

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