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Matteo 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

Matteo Rank #138
Diego Rank #145

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 vs #145 for Diego.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matteo or Diego more popular?

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 compared to Diego at #145 in the United States.

What do Matteo and Diego mean?

Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin). Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin).

Are Matteo and Diego boy or girl names?

Matteo is primarily a boy name. Diego is primarily a boy name.

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