Diego vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Diego

Boy #145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Diego Rank #145

Rafael Rank #222

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Diego or Rafael more popular?

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Diego and Rafael mean?

Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Diego and Rafael boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.