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Mathew vs Diego

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

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Popularity Comparison

Mathew Rank #941
Diego Rank #145

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 vs #941 for Mathew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathew or Diego more popular?

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Diego mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin).

Are Mathew and Diego boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Diego is primarily a boy name.

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