Diego vs Daniel

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 #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Spanish French German Jewish Christian

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Diego Rank #145

Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #145 for Diego.

Is Diego or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Diego at #145 in the United States.

What do Diego and Daniel mean?

Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Diego and Daniel boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.