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Diego vs Omar

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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Omar

Boy #260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Hebrew Spanish African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#260
Total SSA Count
1,343
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Diego Rank #145
Omar Rank #260

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 vs #260 for Omar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diego or Omar more popular?

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Omar at #260 in the United States.

What do Diego and Omar mean?

Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Omar means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin).

Are Diego and Omar boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Omar is primarily a boy name.

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