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Diego vs Luis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Diego

Boy #145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#145
Total SSA Count
2,506
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Diego Rank #145
Luis Rank #130

Luis is more popular, ranked #130 vs #145 for Diego.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diego or Luis more popular?

Luis is more popular, ranked #130 compared to Diego at #145 in the United States.

What do Diego and Luis mean?

Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Luis means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Diego and Luis boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Luis is primarily a boy name.

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