Diego vs Matias

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

Matias

Boy #158 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Scandinavian Finnish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#158
Total SSA Count
2,263
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Diego Rank #145
Matias Rank #158

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 vs #158 for Matias.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diego or Matias more popular?

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Matias at #158 in the United States.

What do Diego and Matias mean?

Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Matias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Diego and Matias boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Matias is primarily a boy name.

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