Diego vs Carlos

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 #135 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

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Diego Rank #145

Carlos Rank #135

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

Is Diego or Carlos more popular?

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

What do Diego and Carlos mean?

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

Are Diego and Carlos boy or girl names?

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