Diego vs Mateo

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 #7 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Spanish Italian Latin American

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Diego Rank #145

Mateo Rank #7

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 vs #145 for Diego.

Is Diego or Mateo more popular?

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 compared to Diego at #145 in the United States.

What do Diego and Mateo mean?

Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Mateo means "gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Diego and Mateo boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Mateo is primarily a boy name.