Diego vs Francisco

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 #307 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"Free man, Frenchman"

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Italian Filipino

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Diego Rank #145

Francisco Rank #307

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 vs #307 for Francisco.

Is Diego or Francisco more popular?

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Francisco at #307 in the United States.

What do Diego and Francisco mean?

Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Francisco means "Free man, Frenchman".

Are Diego and Francisco boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Francisco is primarily a boy name.