Diego vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Diego

Boy #145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Diego Rank #145

Paul Rank #264

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Diego or Paul more popular?

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Diego and Paul mean?

Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Diego and Paul boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.