Diago vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Diago

Boy #4,144 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,144
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Di, Ago

Playground Safety Score

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Diago Rank #4,144
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4144 for Diago.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Diago ___

  • Diago Alejandro
  • Diago Manuel
  • Diago Carlos
  • Diago Felipe
  • Diago Rafael
  • Diago Antonio

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Diago

Mateo Sebastian Valentina Isabella Camila

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diago or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Diago at #4144 in the United States.

What do Diago and James mean?

Diago means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Diago and James boy or girl names?

Diago is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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