Santiago vs Diego

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Santiago

Boy #29 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"Saint James"

Origin: Spanish Sant Iago from Latin Sanctus Iacobus

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

✓ All Clear

Boy #145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian

✓ All Clear

Santiago Rank #29

Diego Rank #145

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

Is Santiago or Diego more popular?

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

What do Santiago and Diego mean?

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

Are Santiago and Diego boy or girl names?

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