Diego vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Diego

Boy #145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Diego Rank #145

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #145 for Diego.

Is Diego or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Diego at #145 in the United States.

What do Diego and Nicholas mean?

Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Diego and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.