Diego vs Santiago

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Diego

Boy #145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian

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Boy #29 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"Saint James"

Origin: Spanish Sant Iago from Latin Sanctus Iacobus

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

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Diego Rank #145

Santiago Rank #29

Santiago is more popular, ranked #29 vs #145 for Diego.

Is Diego or Santiago more popular?

Santiago is more popular, ranked #29 compared to Diego at #145 in the United States.

What do Diego and Santiago mean?

Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Santiago means "Saint James" (Spanish Sant Iago from Latin Sanctus Iacobus origin).

Are Diego and Santiago boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Santiago is primarily a boy name.