Diego vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Diego

Boy #145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Diego Rank #145

Richard Rank #232

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Diego or Richard more popular?

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Diego and Richard mean?

Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Diego and Richard boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.