Diego vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Diego

Boy #145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

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Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Diego Rank #145

Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #145 for Diego.

Is Diego or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Diego at #145 in the United States.

What do Diego and Leo mean?

Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Diego and Leo boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.