Diego vs Emilio

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 #152 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

Italian Spanish Latin American

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Diego Rank #145

Emilio Rank #152

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 vs #152 for Emilio.

Is Diego or Emilio more popular?

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Emilio at #152 in the United States.

What do Diego and Emilio mean?

Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Emilio means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin).

Are Diego and Emilio boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Emilio is primarily a boy name.