Diego vs Leonardo

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 #84 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"brave as a lion"

Origin: Italian from Germanic (Leonard)

Italian Spanish Portuguese American

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Diego Rank #145

Leonardo Rank #84

Leonardo is more popular, ranked #84 vs #145 for Diego.

Is Diego or Leonardo more popular?

Leonardo is more popular, ranked #84 compared to Diego at #145 in the United States.

What do Diego and Leonardo mean?

Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Leonardo means "brave as a lion" (Italian from Germanic (Leonard) origin).

Are Diego and Leonardo boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Leonardo is primarily a boy name.