Javier vs Diego

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Javier

Boy #247 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"new house"

Origin: Basque

Spanish Latin American Mexican Basque

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Boy #145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian

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Javier Rank #247

Diego Rank #145

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 vs #247 for Javier.

Is Javier or Diego more popular?

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Javier at #247 in the United States.

What do Javier and Diego mean?

Javier means "new house" (Basque origin). Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin).

Are Javier and Diego boy or girl names?

Javier is primarily a boy name. Diego is primarily a boy name.