Diego vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Diego

Boy #145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Diego Rank #145

Nicolas Rank #184

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Diego or Nicolas more popular?

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Diego and Nicolas mean?

Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Diego and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.