Andres vs Diego

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andres

Boy #197 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#197
Total SSA Count
1,806
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andi, Andre

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Diego

Boy #145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#145
Total SSA Count
2,506
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Di, Diegito

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andres Rank #197
Diego Rank #145

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 vs #197 for Andres.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andres ___

  • Andres José
  • Andres Miguel
  • Andres Luis
  • Andres Carlos
  • Andres Felipe
  • Andres David

Diego ___

  • Diego Luis
  • Diego Carlos
  • Diego Alejandro
  • Diego Miguel
  • Diego Antonio
  • Diego Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andres

Diego Carlos Sofia Valentina Gabriel

If you choose Diego

Mateo Isabella Sofia Lucas Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andres or Diego more popular?

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Andres at #197 in the United States.

What do Andres and Diego mean?

Andres means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Diego means "beloved, may God protect" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Andres and Diego boy or girl names?

Andres is primarily a boy name. Diego is primarily a boy name.

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