Diego vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Georgie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Diego Rank #145
George Rank #123

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #145 for Diego.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Diego ___

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

George ___

  • George Henry
  • George William
  • George Edward
  • George Alexander
  • George Frederick
  • George Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Diego

Mateo Isabella Sofia Lucas Valentina

If you choose George

Charlotte Archie William Eleanor Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diego or George more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Diego at #145 in the United States.

What do Diego and George mean?

Diego means "beloved, may God protect" (Hebrew via Latin origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Diego and George boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.

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