Back to Baby Names

Diego vs Santhiago

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

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Diego Rank #145
Santhiago Rank #2,335

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 vs #2335 for Santhiago.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diego or Santhiago more popular?

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Santhiago at #2335 in the United States.

What do Diego and Santhiago mean?

Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Santhiago means "Saint James, contraction of Santo Jacobo" (Spanish origin).

Are Diego and Santhiago boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Santhiago is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons