Diego vs Javier

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 #247 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"new house"

Origin: Basque

Spanish Latin American Mexican Basque

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Diego Rank #145

Javier Rank #247

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 vs #247 for Javier.

Is Diego or Javier more popular?

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Javier at #247 in the United States.

What do Diego and Javier mean?

Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Javier means "new house" (Basque origin).

Are Diego and Javier boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Javier is primarily a boy name.